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Library CouncilLibrary of Council NSW 2009/10 of NSW Annual 2009/10 Report Annual Report 1 1 Contents
Contact information and acknowledgments 2 Features 81 Corporate overview
Compiled by Holly Graham Cover: paper by K.W. Doggett Fine Paper, Keaykolour Antique 250 gsm, 81 Library Council Edited by Helen Cumming and Cathy Perkins Guardsman Red, sourced from responsibly managed forests and 24 Letter of submission 84 Standing committees of Design and production by Marianne Hawke manufactured in a facility that is ISO 14001 EMS accredited. the Library Council of NSW Unless otherwise stated, all photographic/imaging work is by Bruce York, Text: paper by Raleigh Paper, ecoStar 100 gsm, is an environmentally 24 Our Library Hamilton Churton, Sarah Herman, Joy Lai and Phong Huu Nguyen, responsible paper made carbon neutral (CN) and the fibre source has been 86 Legislative change Digitisation & Imaging Services, State Library of NSW. Every effort has certified by an independent forestry scheme. ecoStar is manufactured from 87 State Librarian’s performance statement been made to acknowledge the photographers of published material and 100% post consumer recycled paper in a process chlorine free environment 26 The year in brief to ensure information is correct at time of print. under the ISO 14001 environmental management system. 26 Library Council of NSW — President’s message 88 Organisational structure Total external cost incurred in producing the 2010–11 Report is $16,227 Printed by Pegasus Print Group 29 From the State Librarian and Chief Executive 89 State Library committees (incl. GST). This comprises print production. 32 Strategic framework 91 Representation on key external committees P&D-3623-11/2011 34 Achievements summary 93 Collection additions © State Library of NSW 2011 ISSN 0155-4204 34 Client-focused Library 94 Deposits and donations 99 Major purchases For an online copy of this annual report 34 Client-driven collections and services go to
Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 1 A land mark acquisition
An evocative record of the genuine wonder and pleasure with which Europeans viewed Australian natural history.
2 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 3 Opposite: magpie, [Cracticus tibicen] Left: woody pear, [xylumelum pyriforma]
A landmark acquisition
TAL & Dai-ichi Life collection
Six albums recently acquired by the State Library, and now known as the TAL & Dai-ichi Life collection, provide an evocative record of the genuine wonder and pleasure with which Europeans viewed Australian natural history. The 741 natural history watercolours comprise one of the largest archives of the First Fleet period, and constitute the Library’s most significant addition of early colonial material since the 1930s. Aylmer Bourke Lambert, a wealthy gentleman collector and botanist, compiled the collection from Surgeon General John White’s specimens and drawings brought from Sydney to London in 1795. The 13th Earl of Derby, a legendary collector of natural history, acquired the drawings from Lambert’s estate sale in 1842. The albums are in excellent condition, having remained in the Derby library ever since. Three of the albums were sent to England’s leading ornithologist, John Latham, who used them to publish many of the first descriptions of Australian birds. The other three albums, which have never been described or seen before, depict exquisite drawings and watercolours of Australian fish, flowers and plants. An extraordinary acquisition, the TAL & Dai-ichi Life collection is a valuable addition to the Library’s collection of journals, diaries, letters, maps, books and watercolours.
4 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Opposite: purple swamphen [porphyrio porphyrio] LEFT: Australian King Parrot [Alisterus scapularis] BELOW: eastern quoll [dasyurus viverrinus]
The Library’s most significant addition of early colonial material since the 1930s
6 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report opposite: Black swan [cygnus atratus] left: golden guinea flower [hibberta scandens] Below: unidentified fish
Comprising one of the largest archives of the First Fleet period
8 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 10 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 11 The new glasshouse learning space
Creating a dynamic space
When the Glasshouse Learning Space was launched in May 2011, it was revealed as a dynamic education centre fitted out with the latest learning resources and technologies. Through designing, developing and delivering high-quality learning programs for everyone from K–12 students and teachers to lifelong learners, children and families, the Library fulfills the goal of enabling equitable access to our collections and expertise. Lifelong learners are offered tours of the Library and courses from ‘Where do I start?’ for researchers, to ‘Social networking’ for beginners; while schoolchildren and teachers participate in exhibition- related courses and workshops specifically linked to the curriculum, and special courses for gifted and talented children; and for younger children and their families, storytelling sessions. With NSW Government support, the State Library has embarked on a major renovation project, focusing on creating a welcoming and accessible Library. With the launch of the Glasshouse Learning Space, the first stage of this project was completed. The next stage of the renovations transforms the State Reference Library and this will be followed by major changes to the ground floor space encompassing the Library Shop, the Cafe and foyer areas. These renovations will enable the Library to meet the ever-changing demands in information service delivery and improve access to its collections and resources onsite and online.
12 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 14 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 15 opposite: A&A Photographic Co, wet plate glass negative, ON 4/Box 8/no. 18821 Left: digitising a holtermann glass plate negative
Revealing extraordinary details
In 1951, 3500 nineteenth century glass plate negatives were discovered in a garden shed in Chatswood. The photographers were Beaufoy Merlin and Charles Bayliss of the American and Australasian Photographic Company, who had travelled to Hill End in 1872 to record the rush. The newly rich Bernhardt Otto Holtermann employed Merlin and Bayliss to photograph gold-producing areas and cities in NSW and Victoria for exhibition overseas. While Merlin and Bayliss’s wet plate negatives captured exceptional detail, previous copies failed to reveal the wealth of information hidden within. Through the generous assistance of benefactors, the completed digitisation of this wonderful collection reveals what Merlin and Bayliss photographed, with astonishing clarity and fidelity, for the first time in 140 years. This photograph shows the studio established by the American and Australasian Photographic Company in Tambaroora Street Hill End in 1872. Photographer Beaufoy Merlin’s assistant Charles Bayliss stands, hands in pockets, in the doorway, with studio operator James Clinton behind him. Beside the door is a frame containing large photographic views of Sydney, including the General Post Office and harbour. Among the group of curious miners who have chosen to be part of the tableau is the driver of Merlin’s outdoor photographic van, to Bayliss’s immediate right. The miners could also have their portrait made in the studio and, for the sartorially challenged, the A&A studio supplied suitable clothing.
16 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 18 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 19 opposite: bank of new south wales memorabilia featuring cheque book, 1823–1833, john macarthur, ml a 2903, item 6 left: lachlan macquarie, c. 1819, artist unknown, watercolour on ivory, min 236
Touring the collections
The Governor: Lachlan Macquarie 1810 to 1821 was an exhibition which commemorated the 200th anniversary of Lachlan Macquarie taking office as the fifth Governor of NSW. On display in the Library’s galleries from 5 July to 10 October 2010, the exhibition examined Macquarie’s contribution to the development of colonial Australia. It included an exploration of his character and his achievements in revolutionising colonial architecture, reviving commerce, and promoting education and social welfare. It also looked broadly at Indigenous experiences under Macquarie’s regime. The exhibition detailed exploration and expansion in the colony during the Macquarie era, which included a series of landmark tours by Macquarie and the establishment of many new settlements, including Liverpool and Port Macquarie. A touring exhibition with 35 unique objects, visiting four regional centres in NSW — Liverpool, Port Macquarie, Dubbo and Albury — began in 2010 and runs to 2012. The free display features extraordinary original items from the Library’s collection including Macquarie’s journals, maps, watercolours, an authentic portrait of the Governor, his travelling trunk and other personal items. The exhibition was supported by the Nelson Meers Foundation.
20 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Opposite: taphoglyph (aboriginal carved tree) near dubbo, nsw [191?], photo by henry king, spf/1153 left: tree photographed at collymongle in the early 1940s by russell black, pxe 1018 vol. 5
Reaching across regional NSW
For thousands of years the Aboriginal people of central, north-western and north coast NSW have ceremoniously carved trees as a form of artistic and cultural expression. Whenever you see a picture of an Aboriginal carved tree, it’s more than likely from NSW. These elaborate cultural expressions — carved into the sapwood and heartwood of trees once a section of external bark was removed — were meant to last. Sadly, after European colonisation, the practice was abandoned and the original meanings lost. When more than a thousand photographs from the Clifton Cappie Towle collection were recently rediscovered, they formed the heart of the Library’s Carved Trees: Aboriginal Cultures of Western NSW exhibition, along with additional material that helps explain their place in our discourse over time. Towle (1891–1946), a founding member of the Anthropological Society of NSW, was a keen recorder of Aboriginal sites and deeply concerned about the protection and conservation of Aboriginal relics. In the early 20th century he travelled extensively throughout western NSW, photographing Aboriginal rock art, middens, carved trees, implements and ceremonial sites. From June 2011 to May 2013 Carved Trees will be on display throughout NSW at places including Gilgandra, Dubbo, Cooma, Goulburn, Condobolin, Tamworth, Tumut, Wentworth, Warren, Wyong and Armidale.
22 Library Council of NSW 2009/10 Annual Report Letter of Our submission Library
October 2011 Mission and Values Our Collections Our Service Guarantee To strengthen the community by being the trusted We serve our community by collecting and preserving • Timely, relevant and accurate information provided The Hon. George Souris MP provider of quality information services by: the documentary history, culture and life of NSW. from anywhere in the world to anywhere in the state Minister for the Arts • providing equitable access to contemporary The Library collections, an immense source of • Courteous, friendly and efficient staff Level 30 and historical knowledge contemporary knowledge, are valued at $2.142 billion. • Requests for information and advice Governor Macquarie Tower • collecting and preserving Australia’s heritage We have printed and electronic materials, as well as responded to promptly 1 Farrer Place • promoting our role as a cultural destination world-renowned manuscripts, pictorial materials, oral • Resources held in our collections are Sydney NSW 2000 • collaborating with the NSW public library network. histories, maps and architectural plans. Our material easily accessible Our core values and beliefs are: includes the earliest European documentation relating • Services and resources meet the needs of Dear Minister • Equity of access to Indigenous Australians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, We take pleasure in submitting the Annual Report • Innovation and engagement These materials are important for their individual people from non-English speaking backgrounds and Financial Statements of the Library Council of • Valuing people and collective historic, aesthetic and research value, and clients with disabilities New South Wales for the year ending 30 June 2011 • Honour and integrity and for their contribution to the cultural record of • Appropriate and well-maintained equipment for presentation to Parliament. • Energy and teamwork. the nation. We are digitising our collection, making it and facilities are available accessible anytime, anywhere. • Training courses provide participants with These documents have been prepared in accordance Vision valuable and relevant skills with the provisions of the Annual Reports (Statutory For the community, we aspire to be a Library that is: Our Services • Fee-based services deliver value for money Bodies) Act 1984, and the Public Finance and Audit Act, • a pre-eminent and welcoming cultural destination Our friendly and efficient staff help clients find as amended. • acknowledged for excellent client service accurate information from anywhere in the world. History of our Library and staff expertise Our reading rooms offer study spaces, email and The State Library of NSW is one of the oldest libraries Submitted on behalf of the Library Council • an innovative gateway to information and internet access, online resources, browsing collections in Australia. In 1869 the NSW Government purchased of New South Wales. cultural enrichment and national and international newspapers. the Australian Subscription Library, which had been • recognised for a unique and accessible collection We provide support, advice, and research and established in 1826, to form the Sydney Free Public Yours sincerely • an active advocate for the NSW public professional development to NSW public libraries. Library, the first truly public library for the people library network We also offer onsite consultations and service of NSW. The Mitchell Library, the first library in the • a proactive partner in knowledge creation. reviews. Multicultural services include books and country to concentrate entirely on Australian content, audiobooks in over 40 community languages, opened in 1910. Our strategic priorities which are on loan through local public libraries. Mr Robert Thomas • Client-focused library Our Library’s Legislation The Family History service helps people discover President, Library Council of New South Wales • Employer of choice The Library Council of NSW is the governing body information about their ancestors and their lives. • Revenue growth of the State Library. Library Council objectives are Australian Indigenous information services provide • Sustainability defined in section 4A of the Library Act 1939. advice on family history as well as a range of information and collections related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Dr Alex Byrne Specialist information services such as drug info @ NSW State Librarian & Chief Executive and your library and the Legal Information Access Centre Secretary, Library Council of New South Wales deliver up-to-date, relevant and reliable information. Services are provided to clients across NSW via the ‘Ask a Librarian’ service which answers enquiries made online, by telephone, fax or post. Copying, imaging and document supply services provide access to our collections in the formats required by our clients. Up-to-date equipment provides easy access to our collections and adaptive technology is available for clients with a disability. The talking book and large print book collections are made available on loan through local public libraries.
24 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 25 The year in brief: Library Council of NSW – President’s message ROB THOMAS PRESIDENT LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NSW
This year has been another wonderful year for preserve and digitise the history of our nation. LIBRARY ACT 1939 AMENDED TRANSFORMING THE LIBRARY the State Library of NSW. We continued to see Digitisation is such a powerful tool. Imagine It is a time of vital development for libraries This year $3.65 million was committed by NSW increasing community awareness of the valuable students reading first hand the diaries of Cook, generally, with the first Bill passed by the Government to transform the Library’s Macquarie role the State Library and the public library Banks, our explorers, our interactions with incoming NSW State Government on 30 May Street building to create a welcoming and accessible network play in delivering a wide range of services Indigenous Australians, the papers of Lawson amending the Library Act 1939 to give local Library and a contemporary 21st century cultural to the people of NSW. Libraries are the core of so and Paterson or the diaries of the ANZACs in councils more flexibility in managing library destination for NSW residents and visitors. many communities, as evidenced by 47% of NSW World War I. We bring history alive and at the services. The Glasshouse Learning Space, officially opened residents having a library card. same time preserve the founding documents of this In the debate before the Bill was passed, in May 2011 by Minister Souris, is an initiative of As you will read throughout this report, the range country that must slowly disintegrate through time. 33 Members of Parliament spoke about how the Library’s Community Learning Service and of activities continues to expand over and above It is a salutary reminder that despite our superb much they appreciated their local libraries. will fulfill the Library’s goal of expanding access traditional library services, including community efforts on digitisation, less than 3% of this Library’s Many offered outstanding praise for the State for the people of NSW to the Library’s collections learning services, free internet, multicultural extraordinary collection has been digitised. Library — our collection, our services to students, and expertise through the design, development publications, access to legal and health information researchers and lifelong learners, and our and delivery of high-quality learning programs for and facilities for young and old. Finally, in conjunction with the drive to make support for the public library network. Minister K-12 students and teachers, lifelong learners and Before detailing our activities for last year, NSW an even more attractive destination, the Souris stated in conclusion: ‘This Government children and families. I do want to record, on behalf of Library Council, various cultural institutions have committed to understands the importance of public libraries in our sincere thanks and appreciation to our former work more closely together to maximise visitation our communities’. We are excited about this public ERESOURCES USAGE INCREASE State Librarian, Regina Sutton, who played such a and seek improved access for the residents of NSW affirmation of the role of the public library network. This year registered a 49% increase in eResources pivotal role in our development over the last four to our wonderful range of treasures and activities. use, with 268 content-rich datasets now available years. Most of the successes that are focused on This is a very exciting development. ERECORDS FUNDING SECURED to registered users. Eighty per cent of these are in this review were initiated under her leadership. We are also making excellent progress on our accessible to Library users at any time at their Looking to the future, I am delighted to TAL & DAI-ICHI LIFE COLLECTION project to convert the card catalogue to facilitate place of choice — onsite or wherever they secure announce the commencement of the new State This year is marked by the landmark acquisition online access to the Library’s historical collection. an internet connection. Librarian and Chief Executive, Dr Alex Byrne, of an extraordinarily rare collection of 741 natural This year $12.9 million funding was secured who started with us in September. Alex is well history drawings and watercolours from the to complete the eRecords Project in 2013. The FOUNDATION ACHIEVEMENTS placed to lead the State Library into its next First Fleet period — the Mitchell Library’s most project team surpassed its target by 34% this This past year has been a memorable year of exciting chapter. Alex has had a distinguished significant acquisition of early colonial material year, creating 348,646 electronic catalogue achievement for the Foundation. We have career in university libraries. He brings an in-depth since the 1930s. The State Library sincerely thanks records for the Library’s maps, manuscripts, delivered on our revitalisation plan, started two understanding of digital technologies and a special TAL (formerly Tower Australia) and its parent, years ago, to expand the activities and reach of interest in Indigenous peoples and knowledge. pictures, heritage books and reference titles. Dai-ichi Life of Japan, for this wonderful act of the Foundation. As a result, we have been able to We look forward to working with Alex as we generosity towards supporting the acquisition REGIONAL PRESENCE CONTINUES provide substantially increased funds to carry out continue to build on the Library’s international for the benefit of the people of Australia, which Touring exhibitions and displays presented in an impressive range of activities which deliver on standing as a leading research library and to will be known as the TAL Dai-ichi Life Collection. partnership with NSW public libraries reached the key strategies of the Library. increase access to our services and collections This joint venture reflects a strong commitment deep into regional NSW, including The Governor: I am delighted to announce the conclusion across the NSW community. and important cultural link between Australia and Our executive team need a very special thanks Lachlan Macquarie 1810 to 1821, Australian of 10 long-term Discover Collections online Japan. The Foundation has been a critical part as they have led the Library so capably in the Cookbooks, ONE hundred and Carved Trees: partnerships valued at around $2 million. transition period to Alex’s commencement. The of the funding partnership, having committed Aboriginal Cultures of Western NSW. Twenty-four For their extraordinary generosity, we would expertise and passion of our staff for the Library’s $1 million over the next year to further support the regional lectures were delivered, supporting especially like to thank the Vincent Fairfax Family activities is evident in every aspect of its operation. acquisition. Particular thanks go to the Premier, the Library’s commitment to showcasing its Foundation, Arrowfield Stud, Moran Health Care I particularly want to acknowledge the contribution Mr Barry O’Farrell, the NSW Government and travelling collections. Group, Peter and Ellie Hunt, Geoffrey and Rachel of Noelle Nelson who was our acting State Librarian the Hon. George Souris MP, Minister for Tourism, Library Council believes it critical that we O’Conor, Allens Arthur Robinson Lawyers, and Chief Executive for much of this year. Major Events, Hospitality and Racing, and Minister undertake more such regional exhibitions and Henry Davis York Lawyers, Clayton Utz, Gilbert We plan this year to do additional work in for the Arts, who has been outstanding in his currently we are endeavouring to raise funds to and Tobin Lawyers, Woodhead International, advocating a nationally funded program to support for the acquisition. tour our outstanding Henry Lawson collection. Design Inc, St Barbara Ltd and Accor Resorts.
26 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 27 From the State Librarian and Chief Executive DR ALEX BYRNE NSW STATE LIBRARIAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE
This year saw the conclusion of two niche ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The State Library of NSW is one of the world’s and Revenue Growth — the strategy aims to digitisation projects which have enabled our On behalf of Council, I sincerely thank Regina, great libraries, renowned for its extraordinary expand the value of our collections and services, unique collections to be accessed online, namely Noelle, their Executive teams and all our staff for collection relating to the discovery and exploration while increasing access for all NSW citizens, in the the internationally renowned Holtermann their passion and commitment to the Library in of Australia and the Pacific. Through its unique present and the future. photographic collection of 3500 glass plate delivering client-focused library and information holdings, its wide-ranging services for students, In 2010−11 the Library exceeded its targets services for the community of NSW. We must also negatives and the Sir William Dixson map researchers and lifelong learners, and its support against several goals aligned to its priorities. thank our extraordinary volunteers, Friends and for public libraries, the Library is central to the collection, comprising 1100 magnificent maps. other supporters who contribute so much. cultural life and economy of the State. CLIENT-FOCUSED LIBRARY We also celebrate the announcement of the Council was saddened to note the passing of one This is an exciting time to be joining the State Major steps towards improving our Client- three-year Rediscovering Indigenous Languages of our volunteers, Ray King. Ray loved the Library Library, and I am delighted and honoured to have focused Library began in 2010−11 with the plan project with our valued partner Rio Tinto, and and gave his time generously to helping us in many the opportunity to lead the Library and for a renovation of the Macquarie Street building, important Discover Collection projects, Australian ways. His family has continued that tradition by its wonderful staff. encompassing the State Reference Library and Agricultural and Rural Life, courtesy of the donating items of their family history, the Governor I begin by paying tribute to my predecessor, foyer areas. The contract was awarded for the Vincent Fairfax Foundation, Australian Jewish and Mrs King portraits, which will be a lasting Regina Sutton. As you will see in this report, first stage of the refurbishment, which will Community and its Culture, sponsored by the legacy to Ray and a wonderful addition to our Regina has overseen a significant period of transform the State Reference Library to expand Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce, collection. innovation. The Library has begun a period of our capacity to cater for all clients with dedicated and May Gibbs. Library Council members give so much of their renewal, which has seen client access improve study rooms and more computers. We can never overlook the scholarship and time to advancing the Library and library services dramatically. The plan, devised in consultation with staff and research activity side of the Library so befitting across NSW, including sitting on one or more of the The landmark eRecords project secured clients, also offers informal spaces where people standing committees that carry out the detailed one of the world’s great research libraries. The government funding to create online records of can talk to friends and explore their interests via work of Council. I would like to sincerely thank all many thousands of collection items. The results National Biography Prize and Blake Dawson Prize express internet. Specifications are being developed Council members and committee chairs for their of this project are already being demonstrated in for Business Literature were very well supported for the second stage to renovate the Macquarie commitment and contribution to Council, the State increased client demand to use and digitise a Street foyer, with a new bookshop, cafe and and we continue to develop our Fellowship Library and public libraries throughout NSW and broad range of collection items. enhanced ‘theatre-style’ auditorium. Program. Thanks to an anonymous and generous their advocacy of the value of libraries in this State. The Library’s outreach has expanded to bring The makeover of our physical spaces is matched benefaction, the inaugural Australian Religious new audiences to our reading rooms, events and by improvements in technology to enhance client History Fellowship was offered in 2010. This exhibitions, and take the Library’s collections access to the Library collections. Clients can now $20,000 fellowship adds an important new out to regional NSW. And after an inspiring year request the Library’s material online, with the dimension to the Library’s Fellowship program. of Mitchell Library centenary celebrations, our capacity to make requests before a visit to the I am delighted to announce that Peter Crossing Macquarie Street premises have begun a process Library so that material is ready on arrival. has agreed to lead the Foundation this year. of transformation that will deliver a contemporary, Our range of online materials continues Peter has enormous enthusiasm for the Foundation community-centred space for 21st century
library users. to grow with a 49% increase in eResources — and the Library and under his guidance I am sure I look forward to building on these achievements, 80% of eResources can be accessed from the the positive momentum will be maintained. and those of earlier great Australian librarians client’s place of choice. For clients onsite, the Peter is actively involved in our ‘blockbuster’ such as WH Ifould and John Metcalfe, to maintain wireless network was enhanced with perpetual John Lewin exhibition in 2012 that will also tour passwords issued. and grow the Library’s international standing as to the National Library. The key amendments to the Library Act 1939 a leading research library as well as to extend its (NSW), passed on 30 May 2010, were supported by reach throughout the communities of NSW. the Library to give councils greater flexibility We will do this within the strong framework of the
Library’s five-year strategy, launched in 2009, which in managing regional library services. The year saw is aligned with the priorities of our strong partnership the Library take its collection to regional NSW with in National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA). 24 lectures delivered across the State, 10 of these Underpinned by four strategic priorities — Client- in partnership with Westpac and supported by focused Library, Employer of Choice, Sustainability local public libraries.
28 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 29 OUR OVERALL ASSESSMENT CLIENT-FOCUSED OF PROGRESS ON EACH OF LIBRARY THE LIBRARY’S STRATEGIC good/on track PRIORITIES FOR 2010–11: EMPLOYER OF CHOICE good/on track
REVENUE GROWTH good/on track
SUSTAINABILITY good/on track
Our community learning program drew The Library has a well-established staff SUSTAINABILITY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS double the participants of the previous year, with recognition program, and this year gave The Library’s online capacity will be greatly I commend the dedication of State Library staff, tailored visits and curriculum-focused programs eight Excellence in Action Awards to recognise improved as a result of the allocation of the Library Council of NSW, the Foundation, and enjoyed by 5762 participants. Four new learning staff actions that enrich the Library environment. $12.9 million to complete the eRecords project our clients and supporters, who are responsible programs were attended by 3289 students from To support a healthy workplace environment and by June 2013. To advance this project, a wireless for the impressive achievements presented in this 84 schools. encourage staff to adopt a healthy lifestyle, a Staff network was installed in the Macquarie stacks, report. In particular, I must thank the Directors for Exhibitions drew large and diverse audiences Wellbeing Committee was established. enhancing access to the collections for staff and continuing to drive the development of the Library this year: 141,355 visitors attended, a 35% increase increasing productivity. during the period before I took up the position of on the 2009–10 total. The Library presented REVENUE GROWTH The Library’s NSW.net service continues to State Librarian. Noelle Nelson, Director of Library nine exhibitions in its galleries. Four showcased Two remarkable achievements in 2010−11 improve internet access for public library clients Services, deserves special mention for acting in treasures from the Library’s collection, such as were the creation of approximately 350,000 with 70 upgrades of 70 new and existing internet the position so effectively and positively over an manuscripts and relics to mark 200 years since eRecords and over 30,000 digital images of services, 48 new wireless hotspots and 1387 service extended period. It is wonderful to work with such the governorship of Lachlan Macquarie. Kahlil collection material, exceeding targets by 34% calls logged and resolved. committed colleagues and supporters. Gibran: The Prophet, the Artist, the Man from and 29% respectively. An online presence for State Library We will continue to embrace new technologies Lebanon was among five guest exhibitions. The large number of new eRecords contributed exhibitions and an iPhone app introduced for the and look at innovative ways to connect the people Current and future clients were assured access to increased client demand for digital copies Kahlil Gibran exhibition attracted a high number of NSW and beyond with our premier cultural to a treasure of Australian settlement when the of collection material, with 3803 digital files of new visitors to the Library’s website. These collection. I am also looking forward to working NSW Government and TAL & Dai-Ichi Life delivered to external clients. The 34% increase visitors could also use the new ‘zoom’ facility on closely with the dynamic public library network helped the Library secure its most significant in demand over 2009−10 generated $164,049 our online stories, Discover Collections, to view to help strengthen public libraries and their First Fleet-related acquisition since the 1930s. in additional revenue. collection images in fine detail. Mobile devices connections with the community. Together we and social media channels were increasingly used will work to make libraries a vibrant force for the The magnificent TAL and Dai-Ichi Life collection The Library advanced its own digitisation to access the Library’s website. future of NSW. comprised 741 natural history illustrations. program, completing the project to digitise In a strong effort to sustain staffing resources, 3500 wet plate negatives from the incredible EMPLOYER OF CHOICE 95% of budgeted Library-wide training courses Holtermann collection, which documents life on The State Library is committed to ensuring were delivered. the Australian goldfields in exquisite detail. the organisation is an Employer of Choice in NSW. A new service model was introduced for Significant preservation and digitisation work Eighty-five per cent of staff completed an annual multicultural bulk loans to improve efficiency on the Library’s collections was supported by performance development review and the same in purchasing multicultural material for public number completed mid-year reviews. The Library $601,000 raised by the Foundation for sponsorship libraries. Collection security has been improved launched a staff lecture series and more than and partnerships (up from $526,000 in 2009−10). through computerised tracking of the circulation 200 staff attended lectures by inhouse experts — Donations reached $2.5 million, well exceeding of rare books throughout the Library. on topics ranging from the First Fleet journals the annual target of $500,000. to subdivision plans — with the aim of broadening The Glasshouse Learning Space is a dynamic staff knowledge about unpublished collections. education centre equipped with the latest learning Staff from across the Library collaborated resources and technology. Opened by George on programs for public library staff and lifelong Souris MP, Minister for Tourism, Major Events, learners, using expert staff knowledge to present Hospitality and Racing, and Minister for the Arts, courses on topics such as social networking, the Glasshouse opening attracted broad media preserving photographs and using legal resources. coverage. Twelve media spokespeople promoted exhibitions, The Library hosted the inaugural ‘Mashup at the travelling displays, guest exhibitions, major Mitchell’ event as part of the NSLA Libraryhack events, collections, acquisitions and significant competition where teams applied their creativity donations. Four staff completed a media to the Library’s collection, creating new ‘apps’ interview workshop which enabled them to – online applications – using information and share their knowledge. photographs from our catalogues and website.
30 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 31 Strategic framework 2010–11
State Library of NSW Strategy Map 2009 to 2013 Strategic goal and results summary
NSLA One Library Our Culture Accessible Content Emaximisexpand the co valllueection of our va coluell ectionand access and services to maximise access by current and future generations priorities
Strategic Expand the value of our collection and services to maximise access by current and future generations Self- 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 goal Strategic priorities assessment Key performance indicators result result result Strategic Client-Focused Library EMPLOYER OF CHOICE Revenue Growth Sustainability 100% priorities % Market aware of services 75% 96% 83%1 Client-driven Active engagement High-impact Reduce environmental impact 08–09 09–10 10–11 collections & services & ownership retail footprint 0% 1,000,000 Create an effective Recognition of achievements Expand meaningful Develop efficient % Increase in visitation — onsite Not 804,066 957,573 communications framework digital content & effective processes (visits) available Desired Client- 09–10 10–11 0 outcomes focused Build new outreach Effective leaders Expand philanthropic reach Strengthen capability ✓ programs & partnerships of our people Library % Increase in visitation — online +2.9% 2,074,394 3,143,3102 no comparable data (visits) (2,134,156) Transform the Library’s Staff wellbeing Funding secured Maximise value of emerging
presence to realise vision technologies 100% Balanced % Client satisfaction 83% 82% 83% scorecard External Stakeholder Learning & Growth Financial Internal 08–09 09–10 10–11 categories 0%
% Market aware of services % Staff engagement & ownership # Digital files created % Decrease in energy 100% Key % Increase in visitation: onsite % Staff agree environment truly # Of eRecords created consumption % Staff engagement and performance 74% 75% 76% % Increase in visitation: online embodies values % Increase in revenue: % Decrease in staff paper ownership indicators 08–09 09–10 10–11 % Client satisfaction % Staff agree Library has retail sales consumption 0% effective leaders % Increase in revenue: % Reduction in cycle time 100% % Staff agree Library has Foundation for key processes % Staff agree environment 76% 76% 72% effective communications % Corrective actions taken on truly embodies values framework identified hazards and incidents 08–09 09–10 10–11 employer 0% within agreed time frames of choice ✓ 100% % Staff agree Library 52% 55% 54% has effective leaders 08–09 09–10 10–11 0%
100% % Staff agree Library has effective communications 64% 70% 67% framework 08–09 09–10 10–11 0% KEY Achievements: 40,000 # Digital files created: 21,796 36,015 31,6473 • 741 exquisite drawings and watercolours created • The Library Act Amendment Section 12A collection digitisation 08–09 09–10 10–11 during the earliest years of British settlement were was adopted following extensive consultation 0 400,000 acquired. The TAL & Dai-ichi Life collection is with stakeholders across NSW, resulting in # of eRecords created 182,505 305,298 348,646 the Library’s most significant First Fleet related more flexibility for councils managing regional 08–09 09–10 10–11 Revenue 0 acquisition since the 1930s. library services. Growth ✓ 2,000 +4.3% -6.7% +16.1% % Increase in revenue: retail sales • $12.9 million funding was secured to complete • A 49% increase in eResources use, with 268 content- ($1.809m) ($1.689m) ($1.961m) 08–09 09–10 10–11 the eRecords Project in 2013. The project team rich datasets now available to registered users; 80% 0 4,000 surpassed its target by 34% this year, creating are accessible to Library users 24/7 at their place % Increase in revenue: -16.5% +1.8% +277.7% Foundation ($1.211m) ($1.233m) ($3.424m)4 348,646 electronic catalogue records for the of choice — onsite or wherever they secure an 08–09 09–10 10–11 0
Library’s maps, manuscripts, pictures, heritage internet connection. 12,000,000 % Decrease in energy books and reference titles. -1.6% -0.1% +16.6% • $3.65 million was committed by the NSW Government consumption (8,722,709) (8,713,185) (10,159,414)5 (kWh) 08–09 09–10 10–11 • Touring exhibitions and displays presented in to transform the Library’s Macquarie Street building 0 3,000,000 partnership with NSW public libraries reached deep % Decrease in staff paper -1.7% -12.8% — to create a welcoming and accessible Library and (2,694,000) consumption (sides of paper printed) (2,649,175) (2,311,267) into regional NSW, including The Governor: Lachlan a contemporary 21st century cultural destination for 08–09 09–10 10–11 0 Sustainability Macquarie 1810 to 1821, Australian Cookbooks, NSW residents and visitors. Stage 1, the Glasshouse 100% ✓ % Reduction in cycle time for key New measure 6 ONE hundred and Carved Trees: Aboriginal Cultures Learning Space, was officially opened. processes: digitisation cycle time in 2009–10 79% 86% (client requests delivered within agreed timeframes) 09–10 10–11 of Western NSW. Twenty-four regional lectures were 0 100% delivered, supporting the Library’s commitment to % Corrective actions taken on identified hazards and incidents New measure 89% 90% showcasing its travelling collections. in 2009–10 within agreed timeframes 09–10 10–11 0
KEY On Track NOTES 1 Extraordinary results experienced in 2009–10, significant lift 4 Extraordinary corporate sponsorship generated in ✓ in community awareness supported by events, exhibitions, 2010–11 for TAL Dai-Ichi Life acquisition. Alert and media linked to Mitchell Library Centenary. 5 Percentage variance in 2010–11 due to Plant Room 2 online 2 Google Analytics replaced the WebTrends measurement tool; and subsequent environmental control to an additional Needs attention 2010–11 online visits not comparable with totals previously reported. 30% of the Mitchell wing. 3 Resourcing and item related issues affected digital file creation. 6 External client requests delivered within service request timeframe of 15 working days.
32 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 33 Our collection and clients Achievements summary: __The State Library’s collection is valued at more than $2.142 billion Client-focused Library __In 2010–11 there were 778,488 visits to the State Library reading rooms
Client-driven In the reading rooms, technology enhancements Enhancing Electronic Service Delivery to improve client service included: eResources collections and services • a USB printer kiosk allowing clients to print Clients responded positively to the Library’s from their USB investment in e-resources, with use increasing ACCESSING OUR SERVICES • simplified access to wireless communication dramatically in 2010–11. A total of 611,476 full-text In 2010–11 we saw an increase in the number of clients through a static password article or section requests were made, an increase registering for Library cards and requesting items from • a centralised tracking system for information requests. of 49% from the previous year. The Library now stack or storage. Technology enhancements and new owns or subscribes to 268 content-rich datasets online services helped improve client access to the Disability Action Plan and makes these accessible to registered clients at The Disability Action Plan 2010−14 outlines how collection and gave clients greater independence when their place of choice at any time and at the Library. using the collection. the Library will develop facilities, technology and The content includes current and retrospective staff skills to meet the library and information needs full-text material from more than 45,000 journals Client access of clients with disabilities. It prioritises making and 337,000 e-books, and a huge range of local and The number of clients who registered for a Library modifications to permit effective access to all our overseas newspapers. card was 27,462, an increase of 8% on last year. buildings, services and programs. New resources this year included the OECD The Library responded to more than 200,414 This year five counter hearing systems were installed iLibrary, Berg Fashion Library, SMH Digital Archives, information enquiries, with 120,572 enquiries in the reading rooms and foyer information desks. Facts on File World News Digest, Oxford Historical creating eRecords received in the State Reference Library, 60,484 Thesaurus, Oxford Language Dictionaries Online, These allow people with limited hearing to either tune More than 800,000 electronic records have Bibliography of British and Irish History, British in the Mitchell Library and 17,359 from remote a compliant hearing aid to a hearing loop or, if they been created since the Library’s eRecords Periodicals, 19th Century UK Periodicals, Economist clients (up 8% from last year). do not have an appropriate aid, hear staff by holding project began three years ago. Library users Historical Archive, Financial Times Historical Archive Library staff retrieved over 386,315 items a handset to their ear. The Library published an now have internet access to parts of the and Picture Post Historical Archive. from stack including more than 112,624 items sent accessibility guide, in print and on the website, to help collection that were previously accessible E-books within Project Gutenberg Australia and to public libraries across NSW. The increase, up people access our collections, services and exhibitions, only through the card catalogue. a range of journals were linked to records in the 24% from last year, is due to better visibility of both onsite and remotely. The Library surpassed its 2010−11 eRecords our collection from more eRecords and increased Library’s online catalogue, further expanding direct The Library continued to collect material in target by 34%, creating 348,646 electronic accessibility through the eRequesting service. access to e-resources. Patron-driven selection of catalogue records for maps, manuscripts, alternative formats for clients with disabilities. This Increasingly clients are requesting digitised copies e-books will be piloted in 2011–12, with all planning pictures, rare books and reference titles. material reflects client requirements in accordance and in 2010–11 we received 2790 copy requests, and testing completed this year. Access to e-resources Significant original material is available to with the Collection Development Policy and is loaned with over 48,000 pages supplied. is now available through a single e-resources button the public through new electronic records. to NSW public libraries. The full budget was expended on the Library’s website. Clients called up 265,464 items from our Some of the works added to the online catalogue in 2010–11 and 791 large print and 272 talking books NSW websites were archived as the Library’s stacks with a 10% increase in the number of items include manuscripts by famous literary figures were purchased. There are currently 10,459 talking contribution to Australia’s online archive, PANDORA. retrieved from the offsite store. One thousand such as Henry Lawson, Banjo Patterson and books and 6935 large print books in the collection. Archived sites included 135 NSW election sites about items from other libraries were supplied to clients Patrick White, and original artwork for book parties and candidates, the exhibition website for and 6043 items were lent to libraries across Website links to the catalogue will improve access to illustrations. The project also brought to light The Governor: Lachlan Macquarie 1810−1821 and Australia through the interlibrary loan service. lists of all talking books and large print titles. nineteenth century drawings and paintings others in subject areas such as street art, rail heritage, capturing the lives of members of the Synnot, Support for NSW public libraries saw 86,905 The Library’s services, events and resources for Chalk Urban Art Festival, the Zig-zag Railway, the Macarthur and Bligh families. items provided as part of our bulk loans services people with a disability were promoted in Made You Sydney Fringe Festival and Slow Food Sydney. These This year $12.9 million funding was secured including 73,272 multicultural items and Look, the official publication of the NSW Government are now all accessible via the State Library’s online to complete the eRecords project in 2013. 13,633 alternative format items. Don’t DIS myABILITY campaign, and through an catalogue and the National Library’s Trove. The funding will guarantee online access to The Multicultural Bulk Loans Service ongoing relationship with Companion Card NSW. the State Library’s entire collection. was transferred to the Public Libraries and The Library continues to implement an adaptive eRecords project Community Learning Services Division during technology training program for new reading room The Electronic Records capital project (eRecords the year with support from Library Services and IT staff. Conveners of selection committees have mj macarthur, c. 1854–60, pencil and watercolour, project) is a five-year project which began in 2008 to artist unknown, pxa 1278 vol. 1 staff in implementing online request forms been given refresher courses to ensure their skills convert catalogue records on cards into electronic for all items. are current. catalogue records. This year the NSW Government
34 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 35 Engaging our community Accessing the collections __83% of people in the NSW community __957,573 onsite visits to the State Library in 2010–11 are aware of the State Library __85% of clients agree that librarians and service staff __83% client satisfaction with State Library services understand their information needs
allocated an additional $12.9 million to complete the in usability testing and designing enhanced service John William Lewin’; Judith Godden on ‘The history Creation of high-resolution digital images increases work by 2013. delivery via the web. of Crown Street Women’s Hospital’; Sofia Eriksson public access to the Library’s collection via the website In 2010–11, the project team surpassed its target of Two new client information brochures, on ‘British travel writing on Australia, 1870−1939’; and allows quality reproduction in publications and 260,000 records by 34%, creating 348,646 eRecords Your Library Card and Health Information, were and John Broadbent on ‘Transformations: Ecology of exhibitions. For the second year in a row, the Library for the Library’s maps, manuscripts, pictures, heritage developed in 2010–11. Pyrmont peninsula, 1788−2008’. exceeded its annual digitisation target (up by 29% in books and reference titles. After three years the 2010–11) with the production of 31,647 digital images. eRecords project has created over 836,449 eRecords — ENGAGING OUR CLIENTS ACCESSING THE COLLECTIONS This takes the total number of digital images accessible approximately 79% of the total required. Increased online access to collections continues to online to approximately 450,000. This year’s figure includes 3803 high-quality digital files supplied to Client Feedback be a major focus at the Library. Access to the maps eRecords created In addition to ongoing service and program evaluation, clients, which generated over $160,000 in revenue for 2008–09 — 182,505 collection through our website has been improved community awareness and client satisfaction surveys the Library, and 7175 images for the online Discover 2009–10 — 305,298 through a new research guide providing updates on the were again administered in 2010–11. This work was Collections. In addition, 271 digital images (purchased 2010–11 — 348,646 collections, an improved search function, and social supplemented by an innovative online discussion from contemporary photographers) were stored in the Improved access to the Library’s collection and networking applications such as Twitter feeds. forum that explored the Library user experience. Library’s digital asset repository. more efficient business processes are the two key Results will inform client-focused service and program Enhancing access through digitisation Other examples of significant collection material outcomes for the eRecords project. Business process improvement. digitised in 2010–11 include: improvements in 2010–11 included automating and imaging Completed feedback forms from the reading rooms The Library made significant progress in enhancing • panoramic negatives of Sydney and surrounding the circulation for rare books within the Library to included 12 positive suggestions and 31 written access through digitisation, with achievements suburbs, 1921−25, photographed by Rex Hazlewood streamline this process and improve the security of appreciations regarding client services and facilities. • an album compiled by WH Tietkens, mainly of his these valuable items. A pilot for automated circulation including: As well, 220 appreciations were received relating to • creating over 1000 digital images of maps and 1889 expedition in Central Australia, including the of original materials was also completed. first known photographs of Uluru information requests undertaken by staff. Forty-nine charts in the Sir William Dixson map collection Clients and other stakeholders are able to keep • a set of 17 sketchbooks used in Australia between complaints were received, relating mainly to noise, project, with support from the Library Foundation, up-to-date with the eRecords project through the blog 1854 and 1891 by Eugène von Guérard facilities and technology; these were investigated and completed in February 2011 at
36 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 37 Increasing online access Increasing online access __31,647 digital files created of collection items __348,646 eRecords created from card __611,476 full-text article or section requests made catalogue records __49% increase in eResources use on 2009–10 __Over three million online visits to the Library’s website
on a safe and equitable basis. All ICT equipment is of zines in response to the growing interest in this State Library conservators prepared 610 items proactively upgraded as part of the four-year ICT format, and archived ‘born digital’ documents on local for exhibitions at the Library, more than double equipment replacement lifecycle. In 2010−2011 key planning, environment and heritage activity across the last year’s total. Exhibitions include Khalil Gibran: components of the ICT infrastructure were replaced state, as well as maps published in NSW. The Prophet, the Artist, the Man from Lebanon, or upgraded: the remaining 280 computers from a total Mari Nawi: Aboriginal Odysseys 1790−1850, of 680 were replaced, completing the replacement of Accessing Government publications The Governor: Lachlan Macquarie, 1810 to 1821, staff and client PCs which began in 2009–10. The Library is responsible for collecting NSW Carved Trees: Aboriginal Cultures of Western NSW The printing/scanning/photocopying devices in government publications in all formats through the and Beach Bush + Battlers: Photographs by Jeff Carter, the reading rooms were either replaced or upgraded Premier’s Memorandum M2000-15: Access to as well as smaller displays around the Library such as to ensure that the Library is using technology that Published Information. In August 2010 State Librarian Celebrating Freycinet. meets its computing needs. Regina Sutton wrote to the NSW Government’s nine Items were also prepared for regional touring To ensure that access to the Library’s large departments to raise awareness of the need to deposit exhibitions such as The Governor, which travelled collection of microform publication is maintained, publications with the State Library. In October the to Liverpool and Port Macquarie. After preparation, the Library is required to keep a number of microfilm Library concluded a three-year survey of compliance staff packed, couriered, installed and de-installed reaching new audiences reader printers. The current machines in the public by NSW government agencies with the memorandum. this exhibition in its regional locations. The Westpac The Library has been sharing a range of striking areas of the Library are ageing and, due to high More than 338 agency websites were checked, partnership tours showcased portraits of Lachlan and images online through the photo-sharing demand, need to be replaced. During 2010−11, 563 print titles were claimed and 1194 born-digital Elizabeth Macquarie, letters of John Septimus Roe and website Flickr. By uploading selected copyright- the Library upgraded or replaced half of the publications were archived, indicating the trend for other Macquarie material in Orange, Windsor, Dubbo, free images from our vast collections we have digital microfilm readers in the reading rooms. NSW government publications to be available only in Nowra and Tamworth. engaged a new online community. Our Flickr a digital format. NSW citizens in regional areas were also able to images have attracted more than one million Making collections accessible A collection of posters, policy documents, pamphlets view 381 items from our collections in 49 local, views by online visitors across the globe. Forty-six thousand negatives from the Australian and other material was compiled to document the regional, interstate and overseas exhibitions, Flickr encourages photography enthusiasts Consolidated Press negative collection have been March 2011 State election, and 135 websites of compared with 35 exhibitions last year. The Library to make the images their own by adding tags and rehoused and prepared for frozen storage by Library candidates and special interest and lobby groups contributed items to exhibitions at other cultural comments. This means our photos are used in a volunteers. A trial digitisation project has informed were archived to provide a record for researchers of institutions including An Edwardian Summer and more dynamic way than the traditional library planning for the digitisation of this rich resource. the future. Painting the Rocks at the Historic Houses Trust, catalogue allows. In preparation for the Library’s World War I After the State election, the Library’s records were Indecent Exposure at the National Portrait Gallery, So far, we have uploaded over 1000 images centenary project, collection specialists have made a updated to reflect names of new and restructured Literary Lindsays at the State Library of Queensland, sorted into more than 40 themed sets. Our two number of presentations to potential sponsors and departments and agencies, ensuring clients could Landmarks at the National Museum of Australia, most popular images feature animals — Bobbie Library supporters, and volunteers have continued continue to access NSW government information. Macquarie Light at the Australian National Maritime the cat and Adelie penguins. Museum, The Fearie in Victorian Art and Imagination to transcribe a number of key diaries. In 2010–11 Above: Ice cased Adelie penguins after a blizzard at Cape over 15,451 pages of transcriptions were completed, Collection preservation and storage at Bendigo Art Gallery, and Eugène von Guérard at the Denison, 1911–1914, Frank Hurley, Home and Away - 36512. A total of 35,022 collection items received treatment below: Soldier’s goodbye and Bobbie the cat, c. 1939–45, totalling over 4777 hours. National Gallery of Victoria. Sam Hood, PXE 789 (v.4)/73 The Patrick White Bequest collection, the Nobel this year, an increase of 6% from last year. This Laureate’s own collection including various editions includes items prepared for public access onsite of his own publications as well as his personal through the reading rooms and offsite through library, has now been incorporated into the Library’s digitisation, as well as display in internal and external collection and can be accessed through the online exhibitions and events. catalogue. Through the collection conservation program, Library staff carried out stabilisation, conservation New acquisitions treatments and archival rehousing for 34,245 items, A 26% increase in material deposited to the Library an increase of 35% from last year. The eRecords project followed contact with 94 NSW publishers in a survey of continues to provide opportunities to improve the NSW publications deposited under the Legal Deposit housing conditions of items that require conservation Provisions of the NSW Copyright Act, s5-7 1879-1952. attention and enclosures. Requests are expected to Collecting highlights this year include material increase for collection items with electronic records about the canonisation of Mary MacKillop, a number which would increasing their handling.
38 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 39 Public library use is growing __374 libraries and 22 mobile libraries provide access to information services across the State
NSW PUBLIC LIBRARY NETWORK Public Library Growth Sydney Metropolitan Interlibrary Loan identified by library managers across NSW and invited The key indicators of the use of public libraries across Delivery Service The NSW public library network, which comprises to participate. NSW show that people are using libraries more than Waverley City Council previously managed an 374 libraries (99 central libraries and 275 branch The program, running over five months, focuses ever. Figures indicate: libraries) and 22 mobile libraries, provides library interlibrary loan delivery service on behalf of on unlocking the creativity and leadership potential • library visits are above 37 million, and have and information services to local communities across metropolitan public libraries (with a subsidy from of participants. The participants are working together increased by 15% over the past five years metropolitan and rural NSW. Public libraries are the State Library) since 1973. In 2010 Waverley City on projects that will benefit the whole NSW public • loans have exceeded 50 million per year for the popular and frequently used community services. Council gave notice that the service would cease from library network. These projects include baby boomers first time — up 7% over the past year The Library Act 1939 (NSW) links the Library 30 June 2011. and libraries, program evaluation, social media as a • internet use has increased by 30% in the past Council and the State Library with the public library The State Library agreed to a request from the promotional tool for libraries, greening the library, five years. network. The State Library works with local libraries NSW Metropolitan Public Libraries Association to libraries and place-making. Findings and insights from The annual statistics are collected by the State to develop quality library services, build skills and manage the contract for a replacement interlibrary these projects will be presented to managers, peers Library in support of Library Council’s Duty expertise in the library workforce and ensure library loan courier service across the greater Sydney area. and other stakeholders in 2011. The program supports 5 (1)(a) under the Library Act to ‘make or cause to buildings, technology and facilities meet the needs of This will ensure that cost-effective interlibrary Library Council’s Object 4A (a) under the Library Act be made careful inquiry into the administration and diverse communities across NSW. We administer the lending will continue between the 38 participating ‘to promote, provide and maintain library services for annual public library grants and subsidies program, management of every local library’. metropolitan library services and the State Library, the people of NSW’. and support and advise public libraries on innovative and that members of the public have easy access to Leadership and support Public Library Network Research Program service provision. collection items not held by their local library. The State Library’s leadership and support services The Public Library Network Research Program, The work of our Public Library and Community have assisted NSW public libraries to position Professional development program convened by the State Library, supports the promotion, Learning Services division directly supports Library themselves for the growth in demand. In 2010–11 A professional development program for NSW planning, development and review of the NSW public Council’s objects and duties with regard to public the Library assisted local government to provide, public library staff, managed by the State Library, library network with quality research and evaluation. libraries under the Library Act. maintain and promote public libraries through: is supported by the strategic network funding The Public Library Network Research Committee The objects (Library Act 1939 s4A) of the • $25.5 million in grants and subsidies (comprising State and public library representatives) component of the public library grants and subsidies. Council are: • consultancy and advisory services is responsible for leading and advising on the In 2010–11 more than 1200 NSW public library a to promote, provide and maintain library services • connectivity and content services through NSW.net development, implementation and management staff participated in over 20 programs provided or and information services for the people of to support free internet for the public of the program. supported by the State Library. New South Wales through the State Library and • collection and service support including multicultural The Research Program supports Library Council’s Programs included Readers Advisory, Digitisation through co-operation with local libraries collection development, the Legal Information Object 4A (b) under the Library Act ‘to advise the and Reference seminars, an HSC forum (organised b to advise the Minister and local authorities on Access Centre and drug info @ your library Minister and local authorities on matters of policy in cooperation with Randwick City Library) and the matters of policy and administration relating to • program support and administration relating to library services’. Making Connections program, which provides an library services and information services that are • professional development programs. The State Library revised the Committee’s or may be provided through local libraries This year the Public Library Services team opportunity for approximately 200 NSW public library Terms of Reference this year to offer more c to advise the Minister on the provision of assistance visited 130 libraries across rural and metropolitan staff to visit the State Library each year to see the opportunities for public library representation with to local libraries. NSW to consult with managers and staff on a range collections and services available to assist their local our projects. During 2010–11, research projects communities. It shall be the duty (Library Act 1939 s5) of the of projects, programs and services. Consultancy commenced included: Council: services included strategic planning, library building The Futures Forum on 5 April, building on themes • the third edition of Living Learning Libraries: a to make or cause to be made careful inquiry into advice, developing collections, participating and from the Library’s 2009 Bookends Scenario project, Standards and Guidelines for NSW Public Libraries, the administration and management of every local supporting network wide initiatives and professional was attended by 130 people. Speakers discussed used by the State Library to conduct reviews library which is provided, controlled and managed development, reviewing services and supporting innovative developments in providing access to of library services, and by public libraries as a by a local authority which has adopted this Act the development and marketing of new and information, changes in collection management and self-assessment tool — this year the Library b to cause every local library which is provided, innovative services. space, library buildings and the skills needed in the granted permission to the Australian Library and controlled and managed by a local authority which The State Library’s visits and consultancies support libraries of the future. Information Association to use Living Learning has adopted this Act, to be inspected from time Library Council’s Objects and Duty 5 (1)(a) under A new course, Taking the Lead, was introduced in Libraries as the basis for national standards to time the Library Act to ‘make or cause to be made careful 2011. This leadership program, developed by Annie • the third edition of People Places: A Guide for c to report to the Minister as to the sums required to inquiry into the administration and management of Talve and Associates on behalf of the State Library, Public Library Buildings in New South Wales, to be provided in each year to meet the cost of subsidies every local library’, and 5 (1)(b) ‘to cause every local has been designed specifically for NSW public library be published in 2011, providing practical advice payable under this Act. library to be inspected from time to time’. staff. Twenty-two potential library leaders were on planning a new library building
40 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 41 Supporting diverse communities __Provided 91,441 multicultural items on loan to public libraries across NSW
• the Stock Quality Health Check, which will provide NSW.net To maximise the use of the statewide databases, public libraries with a tool to assess the relevance, The Library’s NSW.net service negotiates cost-effective NSW.net undertook trials of the EBSCO Host depth and range of stock in their collections — the internet connections and access to online content Integrated Search (EHIS) solution at Randwick, project will run over three years focusing on each for NSW local government and public libraries. The Sutherland and Macquarie regional libraries. of the areas of fiction, non-fiction and books for increasing demand for internet services requires public Following the success of these trials, NSW.net children’s/young adults libraries to provide faster and more reliable internet has negotiated pricing for an opt-in model which • the Statewide Satisfaction Survey, which will provide connections to deliver information services to their 25 public library services will implement in September a standardised tool for measuring client satisfaction communities. NSW.net maintains relationships with 2011. For libraries that offer only the NSW.net of library services in NSW. four vendors to provide NSW.net clients with a wide statewide databases, the EBSCO Host Search Box range of competitively priced internet services. During (EHSB) is on offer to them, free of charge. This Multicultural policies and services program the year, NSW.net negotiated price reductions for solution was trialled at Inverell Library and seven The State Library works with the NSW public library ADSL2 services. For dedicated services, a range of capped libraries have indicated an interest in the service. network to provide access to information, collections monthly download plans were also introduced to allow To assist public libraries in promoting statewide and services to the State’s diverse multicultural clients to choose their most affordable option. databases to their communities, NSW.net developed community. The Library builds its collections in a range NSW.net provides internet connections to and delivered a one-day training course focusing on of languages and develops services relevant to culturally 190 public libraries. The service installed 19 new two new and expanded databases: Points of View and linguistically diverse communities. The Library also internet connections and upgraded 70 existing Reference Center and NoveList Plus. This training manages the Multicultural Purchasing Cooperative, on connections. NSW.net introduced a new in-the-cloud course, titled ‘A Good Argument and a Good Book’, was supporting diverse communities behalf of NSW public libraries, which purchases and wireless management system (WMS) to replace offered nine times at the State Library and attended Whether library visitors in NSW are looking for catalogues multicultural collections to meet the specific the existing wireless hotspot services for internet by 118 public library staff. Two health information novels or children’s books in their first language, language and cultural needs of local communities. access in public libraries. Prior to release, the WMS workshop training sessions were held in Wagga and or learning English as a second language (ESL), In 2010–11 the Library: was successfully trialled at Hurstville, Waverley attended by 15 public library staff. Three one-hour the State Library’s multicultural service provides • provided access to 70,000 books in 44 languages and Auburn libraries. The new system has superior training sessions on the Standards Australia Online vital resources. onsite and on loan through the public library functionality and efficiency to the previous service and Public Library Service database were held at the State The Library’s multicultural collection in over network has been implemented at Raymond Terrace, Earlwood, Library and attended by 29 public library staff. 40 community languages covers all genres: from • added 6402 new books in 31 languages to our Riverwood, Parkes and Strathfield South libraries. history, poetry and drama to cookbooks, nursery multicultural collection, including bilingual and Most existing wireless hotspot services have been Public Libraries Consultative Committee rhymes and health information. There are large English as a Second Language migrated to the WMS with the remaining services to The Library Council’s Objects under the Library Act print and audio books as well as bilingual titles • provided 91,441 multicultural items on loan to be migrated over the coming year. 1939 (NSW) include the provision of advice to the and ESL textbooks. public libraries across rural and metropolitan In 2010–11, NSW.net negotiated and purchased Minister for the Arts on NSW public library policy and NSW residents can borrow these materials NSW for their culturally and linguistically diverse access to a range of quality online databases for public funding. The Public Libraries Consultative Committee through any public library, with the State Library communities, an increase of 3000 over the libraries. The suite comprised 10 databases, which (PLCC) is the key forum for the Library Council on loaning over 90,000 items from this collection previous year included three new databases: Academic Search Elite, public library matters. The committee provides a to public libraries in 2010–11. • coordinated the purchase of collections worth Points of View Reference Center and NoveList Plus. public library perspective with representation from This year the Library strengthened its a record $935,000 in 38 languages for the State There was an overall increase in the use of these a wide range of relevant organisations including the Chinese collection by purchasing audio books in Library and 22 NSW public libraries through the resources compared to the previous year’s usage. State Library, Public Libraries NSW — Metropolitan, Mandarin and books in simplified and traditional Multicultural Purchasing Cooperative — this Trials of the Oxford Dictionary Online, History Public Libraries NSW — Country, the Local Chinese. The key collections were also updated includes purchase, cataloguing and processing and Reference Library, Berg Fashion Library, Government and Shires Associations, and Local including titles in Burmese, Finnish, Hungarian, of 18,800 titles. Cosmos Online and Access Online were completed Government Managers Australia (NSW Division). Japanese, Romanian, Portuguese, Singhalese, In 2010−11, the State Library significantly changed and evaluated by public libraries. Consortia opt-in In 2010–11 the committee considered a range of Tamil and Urdu. the way our multicultural services are delivered to pricing was negotiated by NSW.net with Wave Sound, matters including providing advice on public library The Library also offers a statewide consultancy public libraries. The service and staffing has been NetLibrary, Bolinda, ProQuest Ebrary and Warner grants and subsidies, recommending an amendment service to public libraries on serving culturally integrated into one team comprising the bulk loans Books for e-audio and e-book purchases by public to s12 of the Library Act, and consultation on future and linguistically diverse communities, and service, the Multicultural Purchasing Cooperative libraries. With the steady uptake of e-book readers public library funding needs. This consultation provides training on cross-cultural awareness and multicultural consultancy services. This and smartphones, public libraries are increasingly identified the need to enhance the Public Library and access to collections. integrated service has enabled efficiencies and service interested in offering digital content collections to Grants and Subsidies. The State Library accordingly enhancements that will be built upon. their patrons.
42 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 43 Providing legal information __LIAC staff answer 11,124 inquiries
submitted a bid for enhanced funds as part of the NSW PUBLIC LIBRARY NETWORK — A highlight included the inaugural Hot Topics Live! the NSW Legal Assistance Forum Working Groups 2011−12 State Budget process. SPECIALISED INFORMATION SERVICES Young People and Crime forum held at the State Library on prisoners’ legal information needs and domestic Static funding levels and the annual growth in the in May. The high-profile panel of speakers attracted an violence, and presented information sessions at the NSW population have led to continued attrition of Legal Information Access Centre audience of over 200 students, teachers, legal service annual Legal Studies Conference to HSC teachers, library development grants, as Library subsidies The Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC) provides providers and members of the public. To address LawAccess NSW staff, and a number of agencies with payable under the Act are per capita driven. access to legal information for the community across demand from regional schools, a video of the forum was culturally and linguistically diverse communities. In the absence of increases to the core funding NSW and is jointly funded by the Library and the made available via the Find Legal Answers website. LIAC continued its collaboration with Corrective since 2005−06, the funds required to meet the cost Public Purpose Fund. Since it opened in 1990, the In 2010–11, LIAC, in liaison with the Legal Studies Services NSW to improve access to plain language legal of subsidies have by necessity been sourced from the service has grown from a single service in the State Association, presented a series of HSC legal studies information for correctional centre inmates. workshops focused on increasing awareness and use library development grants component each year Library to a statewide service including: drug info @ your Library • a specialist legal information service based in the of relevant State Library and LIAC web resources. since 2006−07, on the recommendation of the PLCC Drug info @ your library provides easy-to-read State Reference Library Six hundred and sixty six legal studies students and Library Council. This has resulted in significant and accurate information for the NSW community • Find Legal Answers service in NSW public libraries and teachers attended the 90-minute workshops decreases in grants funding. about alcohol and illicit drugs, via NSW public • Find Legal Answers website
44 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 45 Events and exhibitions __141,355 visits to exhibitions, up 35% on 2009–10 __nine exhibitions presented, four featuring Library collections
distributed in 2011–12. An additional achievement has • Kahlil Gibran: The Prophet, The Artist, The Man, Promotional highlights Morning Herald. A Herald Spectrum wraparound been to provide the text of A Quick Guide to Drugs and 4 December 2010 to 20 February 2011 was featured on 4 December 2010. Alcohol through the drug info @ your library website, • Beach, Bush + Battlers: Photographs by Jeff Carter, Mari Nawi: Aboriginal Odysseys 1790–1850 Kahlil Gibran attracted solid media coverage in increasing access for the NSW community to this useful 4 January to 20 February 2011 This landmark exhibition attracted extensive Lebanese and mainstream media. A highlight was information. • Carved Trees: Aboriginal Cultures of Western NSW, coverage, and the creation of a traditionally-built Paul Brunton’s 13-minute interview with ABC 702’s The website provides information and promotes 18 April to 26 June 2011 Indigenous canoe added to its newsworthiness. Richard Glover (1 December) on Kahlil Gibran, the the drug info @ your library collection in 374 public Some highlights follow: Library’s recent purchase of a first edition copy of libraries across NSW. Website usage for the year Displays • ABC1 and ABC2 featured stories in Sydney, The Prophet and the exhibition. There were many remains steady with 30,385 online visits, with the • Max Dupain 100, April to December 2011 Canberra and Melbourne, including interviews listener call-ins. The interview was repeated two ‘A-Z of drugs and alcohol’ the most popular section. • Celebrating Freycinet, 1 May to 1 August 2011 with Melissa Jackson and curator Dr Keith months later on 2 February 2011. The Sydney Morning A dynamic ‘calendar’ homepage changes monthly to • The Governor travelling display Vincent Smith Herald also featured a page 4 news story on the highlight issues such as mental health, celebrating • ONE hundred travelling display • an illustrated page 3 news story by Steve Meacham exhibition and newly acquired first edition on safely, and brain injury, as well as focusing on specific • Carved Trees: Aboriginal Cultures of Western NSW on the Bennelong song (20 September) 1 December 2010. drugs including cannabis, hallucinogens and alcohol. travelling display • the exhibition was listed in Sydney’s Top 5 in Other highlights from 2010–11 included: Time Out e-newsletter with a link to a slide show Beach, Bush + Battlers: • 40 public library staff from 35 library services attended activities (16 September) Photographs by Jeff Carter the drug info forums held in February and March — • Mary Poppins ‘fan day’, 18 April • a full-page feature in Time Out magazine The exhibition of photographs by Jeff Carter attracted 90% rated the forums as very good or excellent • Australian Fashion Week, Romance Was Born (September issue) extensive print media interest, including: • NSW Health provided additional funding for 100 runway show, 1 May 2011 • a large illustrated feature on the canoe project by • positive reviews by art critic John McDonald, new public library collection display stands, to be • Libraryhack, 1 to 31 May 2011 Steve Meacham in the Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Morning Herald Spectrum (12 February) distributed in 2011–12 • Mashup at the Mitchell, 7 May 2011 (19 August) and visual arts reviewer Christopher Allen, • public libraries held 47 events for Drug Action • Glasshouse Learning Space, launched 12 May • the Mari Nawi exhibition and canoe arrival were The Weekend Australian (29–30 January) Week, a 17.5% increase over the previous year — • Australian & New Zealand Map Conference, promoted via many websites including Yahoo7!, • ‘Found at last: The drover’s wife’ by Tim Barlass, 32 public libraries further promoted the service 24 to 27 May 2011 ninemsn, Australian Geographic, OptusZoo, The Age, The Sun-Herald (6 February) — this story attracted through displays that highlighted Drug Action Week • National Biography Award 2011 Brisbane Times, Allvoices and Interceder interest from Woman’s Day which recreated Carter’s and the drug info @ your library collections • Blake Dawson Business Literature Prize 2011 • curator Dr Keith Vincent Smith undertook eight ‘The drover’s wife’ image for a May 2011 issue • approximately 50,000 items were sent to promote radio interviews, with ongoing media interest • ‘Get out and push: Why country people never get the service during Drug Action Week, including Media coveragE • Melissa Jackson was interviewed for Radio bogged down’ by Steve Meacham, Sydney Morning MP3 speakers, puzzles, pens, posters, pocket cards Strategies to promote the State Library as a National’s Speaking Out program (24 September) Herald (1 December) and postcards. surprising cultural destination, with unrivalled • the Koori Mail ran a few stories, including a feature • ‘Jeff made bush lore a crusade’ by Marea Donneally, cultural collections, resulted in record levels of media on opening night The Daily Telegraph (4 January). Create an effective coverage and extensive community exposure, as well as • a profile of canoe-maker James Dodd in Australian increased visitation. Teacher Magazine. Carved Trees: Aboriginal Cultures communications framework of Western NSW
Media outlet 2009–2010 2010–2011 Kahlil Gibran: The Prophet, The Artist, The Man Carved Trees attracted a front-page story in Dubbo’s Integrated strategies Print 220 227 This popular exhibition showcased 51 of Gibran’s Daily Liberal newspaper, as well as editorial coverage Integrated public relations, social media and Radio 129 112 original artworks and writings — selected from his for the exhibition in five other regional newspapers. TV 29 53 personal collection at the Gibran Museum in Bsharri, The curator and project manager identified publicity communications strategies were developed Online 81 94 North Lebanon. It was the first time the artwork in regional newspapers as highly important to the and successfully implemented for the following 30 (excluding July to Media releases 42 exhibitions, displays and activities. October 2009) of the revered Lebanese-American poet, artist and community consultation process for this exhibition. Total media coverage: 459 486 philosopher had been exhibited in Australia. The regional coverage generated strong interest for Exhibitions NB. The State Library uses the NSW Government’s media monitoring service and does not provide a comprehensive record of interstate or Through the exhibition, the Library was able to local Aboriginal Land Councils to host a travelling • The Governor: Lachlan Macquarie 1810 to 1821, international coverage. reach out to new audiences, including the Lebanese version of the exhibition, which is in development. 5 July to 10 October 2010 community. The exhibition was supported by an A travelling display opened at Gilgandra Public Library • Mari Nawi: Aboriginal Odysseys 1790–1850, extensive advertising schedule, with placements on 28 June in conjunction with NAIDOC week, and will 20 September to 12 December 2010 in Lebanese print media and radio and the Sydney tour to 30 public libraries through 2011–12.
46 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 47 Learning programs for all ages __84 schools and 3289 primary and secondary students participated in learning programs in 2010–11 __10 new courses added to the lifelong learners program
Mary Poppins ‘fan day’ One tweet said: ‘The Mitchell library is the perfect 01 TAKING part in ‘Antarctica Alive’, Build new outreach programs To coincide with the preview show of Disney’s Mary setting’
48 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 49 Students and teachers have travelled from Western an expanding program Partnerships The State Library was featured as a sponsor of Sydney and as far as Mudgee, Bowral and Newcastle The perennially popular Kids @the Library program The State Library secured key partnerships to promote the Young Writer of the Year Award in the Herald to participate. attracted 651 children. This program continues to its collections, services, exhibitions, new acquisitions Education publications for 2010 and 2011. The Library Over 935 teachers have attended conferences, expand as parents become aware of the excellent and activities to extend audience reach. will host the award again in 2011. professional development sessions and functions activities available that link children and families with organised by Community Learning Services at the the collections and expertise available at the Library. Foxtel Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival State Library during the year. Two highly successful Activities were carefully designed to connect this The ongoing partnership with Foxtel’s History Channel The State Library presented two events as part of the professional development conferences for teachers important new audience group with the riches of the resulted in three more interstitials: Festival’s satellite program in August 2010. were hosted in the new Glasshouse Learning Space State Library and included: • Iconic Australian Photography — featuring with participants from across NSW attending • storytelling sessions Alan Davies, Curator of Photographs Mashup at the Mitchell to explore the extraordinary collections already • cardboard city building workshops • Mari Nawi: Aboriginal Odysseys 1790–1850 — The Library hosted the fantastic 10-hour Mashup at digitised and available for use in the classroom. • backstage tours featuring Melissa Jackson, Indigenous Services the Mitchell event on Saturday 7 May, with many staff Both conferences were held in collaboration with • photography workshops Librarian, and Dr Keith Vincent Smith, curator contributing to the day’s success. The event was one of professional associations — the History Teachers • exhibition tours for families of Mari Nawi the major events staged around Australia as part of the Association and the Society and Culture Association. • author visits. • The Governor: Lachlan Macquarie 1810 to 1821 — NSLA Libraryhack competition held throughout May Ten new courses were added to the Lifelong featuring Paul Brunton, Senior Curator, 2011. This type of event was completely new to Conference showcase Learners program and 477 participants engaged Mitchell Library. the Library so we were thrilled with the range of The Coalition of Knowledge Building Schools Annual with Library staff in courses as diverse as Preserving The State Library contributed to the success of creative and interesting apps designed and built Conference was hosted in the Glasshouse and students photographs, Social networking, Healthy information, the six-part documentary Tony Robinson Explores around our collection data sets by ‘A-List hackers’. and staff were given the privilege of listening to Paul Behind the stacks backroom tour, You and the law, and Australia. The documentary highlighted the Library’s Teams were formed based on interest and expertise Brunton and viewing Captain Cook’s mementoes, Anatomy of a rare book. collections extensively, and Paul Brunton was featured and the buzz remained throughout the whole day and which were displayed for the day. Four hundred and ten students from the Library on Episode 3. Over one million viewers watched the early evening. The teams produced 10 engaging apps, and Information profession (from both TAFE colleges Collaborations entire series and it was the highest rating history series mashups and data visualisations that could all be used and Charles Sturt University) were hosted through Community Learning Services has successfully ever shown on the History Channel. by the State Library to make the collections more professional visits, with excellent feedback received collaborated with other cultural organisations to A Tony Robinson Explores Australia book will be accessible and user-friendly. The ‘3colors’ team — from participants. maximise the impact of its programs and services. released as part of the documentary, with credit given Shahid Asif, Iqbal Asif and Shahid Zaman — won Attendance in every client group has increased In conjunction with the Historic Houses Trust and to the State Library for the collection items featured. the $1000 1st prize for Newserve, an app making all significantly during 2010–11. Community Learning Parliament House, a teachers’ function was held to NSW newspapers accessible via maps, graphs and Services continues to build a new audience for the showcase the learning programs at each institution Qantas in-flight entertainment ultimately Trove. As one of the Library’s most popular Library and has firmly established its position as a high and culminated in a viewing of The Governor exhibition The three new History Channel interstitials, resources across numerous audience groups, this quality, accessible cultural destination for the people of at the State Library. Over 80 teachers attended from on-sold to Qantas In-flight Entertainment as per the app would be an ideal addition to the Library’s online NSW. Some feedback follows. schools across Sydney. previous arrangement, were played on domestic and offerings. Most of the participants (aged from 20 to It was so well organised, structured and supported with In collaboration with the Australian Museum, international flights (on-demand) from January 50+) had never visited the Library before and were not teacher help and fabulous primary and IT resources ... Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Museum of Australian to June 2011. The children loved the creative experience, utilising all familiar with its collections. Currency Notes, Reserve Bank, the Anzac Memorial, their skills and working together. They can’t wait to see Sydney Morning Herald the Royal Botanic Gardens and Parliament House, their own movie! For the first time, the State Library formed a a joint brochure, A History Trail, was developed to From a teacher participating in Antarctica uncovered! partnership with The Sydney Morning Herald – Herald highlight each institution’s programs for learners. The traces of exploration survive to tell the tale Education to host the successful Young Writer of the I am a parent of a student who was on a school excursion Society and Culture Year Award 2011. The Library hosted the 13 finalists at the Mitchell Library today. The tour took us from from all over NSW for a half-day writing workshop and Additionally, in conjunction with the Society and Shakespeare to Moran Prize entries to Aboriginal wood Culture Association, Community Learning Services carvings. The whole excursion was a credit to the staff a special literary-themed ‘Out of the Vaults’ event with has made available the award-winning Personal and … the children were left with an extremely positive Paul Brunton. The following day the official awards Interest Projects (PIPs) from the HSC subject Society impression that they will carry home to their families and luncheon was held for 100 guests from the media and and Culture, to regional HSC students through the have for many years to come — ensuring, I am sure, many education sectors. The winning story was featured in public library network across regional NSW. return visits. The Sydney Morning Herald Spectrum (September 25).
50 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 51 Events and exhibitions __Exhibitions and events iPhone app launched __Mashup at the Mitchell event resulted in creative apps built around the Library’s collections
Exhibitions The Jeff Carter photographs displayed were 01 Y-Erran-Gou-La-Ga, Photos 1440: A Day, a Minute, a Moment 1811, Barthelemy Exciting and dynamic exhibitions onsite, online and on drawn from his remarkable, historically significant Roger after Presented in July 2010 in the Macquarie foyer Nicolas-Martin Over 70,000 visitors passed through the foyer while tour provide access to the Library’s collections. They archive by curator Sandra Byron, the leading expert Petit, Engraving, From François Photos 1440 was on display grow and diversify audiences and build the Library as a on Carter’s work. The images celebrated the lives of Péron, Voyage de cultural destination. Exhibitions also extend and retain everyday Australians in rural, outback, urban and découvertes aux This exhibition featured prints and multimedia of the terres Australes, partnerships to deliver content and revenue through coastal communities, dating from the late 1940s to Paris: De l’Imprimerie best published and unpublished work by Sydney Morning Imperiale, 1811 Herald photographers as well as a selection of historic guest projects. Display locations around the buildings the 1960s. The project facilitated the acquisition F980/P Atlas [1811] transform the Library’s presence for onsite visitors. Of of a significant number of additional Jeff Carter plate XIX images from the Herald’s archive. It was presented for 02 Portrait of Kahlil the first time to coincide with World Press Photo, in the nine exhibitions presented at the Library in 2010– photographs for the Library’s collection. gibran, c. 1898, 11, four provided access to State Library collections: Fred Holland Day, partnership with the Sydney Morning Herald and Canon, © national media • The Governor: Lachlan Macquarie 1810 to 1821 Carved Trees: Aboriginal Cultures museum/science as part of the Canon EOS Festival of Photography. of Western NSW & society picture • Mari Nawi: Aboriginal Odysseys 1790–1850 library, uk • Beach, Bush + Battlers: Photographs by Jeff Carter Presented April to June 2011 Moran Prizes • Carved Trees: Aboriginal Cultures of Western NSW. 30,880 visitors with a daily average of 448 Presented twice within the financial year, August This exhibition was based on photographs, to September 2010 and April to June 2011 The Governor: Lachlan Macquarie 1810 to 1821 taken between about 1920 and 1940, of carved trees 11,355 visitors in 2010 with a daily average of 379 Presented July to October 2010 from central and north-western NSW. The striking 30,161 visitors in 2011 with a daily average of 457 60,137 visitors with a daily average of 601 carved trees shown were the work of Wiradjuri and The annual Moran Prizes exhibition incorporates To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lachlan Gamilaroi artists. Tree carvings can be found dotted the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize and the Macquarie’s governorship, The Governor displayed throughout Australia but are quintessentially of Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize, which personal letters, journals, maps and paintings — as well NSW origin. The exhibition explored the European includes categories for school students. The Doug as the intriguing Macquarie Collector’s Chest — that discovery of the trees, their removal from country and Moran National Portrait Prize was established in told the story of his contribution to colonial Australia. documented the recent return of an example to the 1988 and is the richest portrait prize in the world. /01 Drawn from the Library’s internationally renowned community from which it came. The Nelson Meers The Moran Prizes are presented in conjunction with Macquarie collection, the exhibition, curated by Foundation supported the presentation of the Moran Arts Foundation. Warwick Hirst, explored Macquarie’s personality, family the exhibition. life and relationships with prominent people of the era. Kahlil Gibran: The Prophet, The Artist, The Man The Nelson Meers Foundation supported the exhibition Exhibition partnerships — Onsite December 2010 to February 2011 and it was a Macquarie 2010 bicentenary event. Five exhibitions were presented in partnership with 41,743 visitors with a daily average of 580 other organisations, with guest content related to the The exhibition provided an overview of Gibran’s Mari Nawi: Aboriginal Odysseys 1790–1850 Library’s collection areas: artistic output, featuring oil paintings and works of Presented September to December 2010 • World Press Photo 2010 art on paper — including the original watercolours 25,680 visitors with a daily average of 299 • Photos 1440: A Day, a Minute, a Moment used as illustrations in The prophet, Gibran’s most Revealing, exciting new research showed the • Moran Prizes 2010 and Moran Prizes 2011 celebrated published work. The exhibition, which significant role Aboriginal men, and some women, • Kahlil Gibran: The Prophet, The Artist, The Man. greatly enhanced the Library’s connection with a played in Australia’s early maritime history. This very significant community group, was presented in exhibition focused on the Eora and Darug people from World Press Photo 2010 partnership with the Gibran National Committee, the Sydney region. Curated by acknowledged authority Presented in July 2010 Lebanon and the Lebanese Ministry of Culture. It was Dr Keith Vincent Smith, Mari Nawi featured rarely 31,371 visitors with a daily average of 1364 supported by the Nelson Meers Foundation and the seen oil paintings, journals, letters, maps, sketches, This annual exhibition features the award-winning NSW Government.In total, these exhibitions received objects and rare printed books from the Library’s photographs from the prestigious World Press 141,355 visits in the 2010–11 year. collections and from collections throughout Australia. Photo contest for press photography. It showcased
Beach, Bush + Battlers: Photographs approximately 200 photographs in 10 themed by Jeff Carter categories. It was presented in partnership with Presented December 2010 to February 2011 Canon as part of the Canon EOS Festival of 32,277 visitors with a daily average of 672 Photography. /02
52 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 53 Reaching regional communities __Carved Trees: Aboriginal Cultures of Western NSW touring display launched in Gilgandra
Online presence or Australia (1814) was also included, along with rare regional outreach Lismore An online presence is established for each exhibition materials from the Library’s collections relating to the with a range of content including exhibition highlights, expeditions of the two explorers. links to online collections, podcasts and vidcasts of Warialda exhibition multimedia and events. An iPhone app, Max Dupain 100 established for exhibitions in December 2010, will be A selection of fine reproductions of Max Dupain extended to an Android version for other smartphones images to celebrate the centenary of the birth of this by the end of 2011. greatly admired Australian photographer is on display In January 2011 the Kahlil Gibran exhibition throughout 2011. The images were drawn from the webpages received 2819 visits. Of those who visited, five Dupain exhibitions presented by the Library, Port Macquarie 77% had never been to the State Library website showing photographs held by the Library’s own archive Gilgandra before, providing evidence of the exhibition reaching a and both the Max Dupain exhibition negative and new online audience. commercial archives. Dubbo Muswellbrook
In February 2011 the Kahlil Gibran exhibition Singleton webpages received 2926 visits. Of total visits to these Exhibitions on tour pages, 7% came through a mobile device, compared to The highlight of the touring program was the regional tour of The Governor: Lachlan Macquarie 1810 to 1821, Orange a State Library site average of 2%. In total, the Gibran Windsor Wyong after its very successful onsite presentation. Visiting Wentworth Falls Gosford webpages received 11,589 visits. Cowra Richmond Liverpool and Port Macquarie as a full touring Greater Sydney Wentworth Campbelltown Displays exhibition with over 30 original items, interpretative Griffith Bowral Wollongong graphics and multimedia, it was supported by special Mr Mitchell’s Monument funding from Communities NSW. Narrandera This display showed the evolution from the planned Nowra The exhibition received an estimated 16,500 ‘National Library’ of 1885 to the construction of the visitors at the Liverpool Heritage Library and in Port Deniliquin building described as ‘Mr Mitchell’s Monument’. It Berrigan Macquarie visitation exceeded 9500 at the Glasshouse consisted of reproductions of original architectural Region Gallery. The exhibition will tour to Dubbo and Albury drawings, artists’ impressions and photographs from Albury in 2011–12. the Library’s collections, as well as original furniture from the 1910 Mitchell Library and realia. Exhibitions on tour in regional NSW Displays to NSW public libraries — On tour The Governor: Lachlan Macquarie 1810 to 1821 This program of touring displays, presented in Stranger Than Fiction • Liverpool Heritage Library partnership with Public Library and Community This display brought objects to life by telling the • Glasshouse Regional Gallery, Port Macquarie Learning Services division, reaches deep into regional stories of real people and places. Stranger Than NSW. In some instances the displays are supported by Displays to NSW public libraries NSW regional lectures Fiction revealed a small selection of the hundreds curator’s visits with collection items. Australian Cookbooks by Paul Brunton of objects that form the Mitchell Library realia Australian Cookbooks concluded its tour, visiting • Deniliquin • Waverley collection, including three-dimensional objects such Lachlan Macquarie eight additional venues in the year after being seen • Leichhardt • Canterbury as coins, tools and textiles. Items included Dame Mary • Cowra • Gosford by an estimated 90,000 library visitors in the • Bankstown • Blacktown Gilmore’s souvenirs from the New Australia movement • Lismore • Nowra previous year. • Holroyd • Campbelltown settlement at Cosme in Paraguay and a plaster cast of • Orange • Port Macquarie The ONE hundred display, celebrating the Mitchell ONE hundred • Richmond • Tamworth Henry Lawson’s right hand. Library centenary, toured to 11 libraries — from • Berrigan • Narrandera • Windsor • Wollongong Celebrating Freycinet: Rare Maps and Books Deniliquin to Muswellbrook and Gosford to Bingara • Deniliquin • Albury • Wyong from the Collection with an estimated total visitation of more than 50,000. • Wentworth • Griffith Henry Lawson 2011 marked the 200th anniversary of the publication Carved Trees: Aboriginal Cultures of Western NSW • Warialda • Wyong • Albury • Dubbo of Louis de Freycinet’s map of Australia, Carte Générale launched in late June 2011 at Gilgandra for NAIDOC • Gosford • Muswellbrook • Lismore • Wollongong de la Nouvelle Hollande. It was the first published week and will tour through 2011–12. • Singleton Joseph Banks map to depict the Australian continent in its entirety. Carved Trees: Aboriginal Cultures of Western NSW • Bowral • Wentworth Falls Matthew Flinders’ map General chart of Terra Australis • Gilgandra
54 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 55 Our volunteers __Contributed 12,300 hours to the Library __Transcribed 257 World War I diaries
Volunteer program for her project, Citizens of Mercy: Bushrangers, This year’s judges were the Hon. Mahla Pearlman AO (Chair), Alan Cameron AM, Professor Richard The Library is fortunate to have 158 volunteers who Punishment and Public Opinion in Colonial NSW. Fisher AM and Narelle Hooper, Editor of AFR BOSS are rich in experience, enthusiasm and commitment, This project examines popular conceptions of crime, Magazine. and are integral to the culture and development of punishment and justice during the later colonial The winner of the 2011 National Biography Award, the organisation. They bring a wide variety of skills, period. It will look at the way ordinary citizens announced as part of the Sydney Writers’ Festival in knowledge and experience to the Library, enabling conceived of justice and law, by examining the May, was Alasdair McGregor for Grand Obsessions: outcomes in many areas that would otherwise not vigorous protests and organised opposition to the The Life and Work of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion be possible. sentence of capital punishment, particularly applied Mahony Griffin (Penguin, NSW). In this, our 28th year of the program, our to bushrangers, during this period. One of Australia’s richest prizes for biographical volunteers contributed a total of 12,300 hours to Ms Kaladelfos is a casual lecturer, tutor and and autobiographical writing, the $20,000 National support projects in every division of the Library. researcher in the History Department, University Biography Award is administered by the Foundation, Volunteers working within the Original Materials of Sydney and the School of Humanities and Social presented by the State Library of NSW and supported Branch completed the transcription and proofing Sciences, University of Newcastle. by benefactors Geoffrey Cains and Michael Crouch AO. of 257 World War 1 diaries and sorted and rehoused The Merewether Scholarship encourages and The award, now in its fifteenth year, encourages the 128,338 negatives from the Australian Consolidated supports the research and study of nineteenth highest standards of biographical and autobiographical Press (ACP) archive. century history in NSW using the collections of the writing and promotes public interest in these genres. Historical weather data, documented from early Mitchell Library. The Merewether Scholarship was This year’s judges were Winthrop Professor Carmen Sydney newspapers by Library volunteers, contributed awarded to Mr Jesse O’Neill for his project Print Lawrence, University of WA; Peter Rose, writer and Transcribing World War 1 diaries to the Australian Research Council project mapping Culture in New South Wales: 1795–1835, an Early editor of Australian Book Review, and Peter Skrzynecki A dedicated team of 32 volunteers is transcribing South-eastern Australia’s Recent Climate History, a History. Mr O’Neill, who recently completed his OAM, writer and Adjunct Assoc. Professor, University a collection of over 770 World War I diaries held project led by the University of Melbourne. PhD on the Australian printing industry in the late of Western Sydney. by the Mitchell Library. A team of 25 volunteer tour guides provided regular nineteenth and early twentieth century, is interested Each year the Library hosts the National Biography The Library has been acquiring WWI-related tours of the Library and exhibitions during the year, in the physical nature of printed artefacts — Award Lecture to promote interest in biographical and material since 1918, when it embarked on a including tours of The Governor: Lachlan Macquarie typefaces, papers, bindings — and how they autobiographical writing and in the award. widely publicised collecting drive. 1810 to 1821, an exhibition to celebrate the 200th year communicate meaning. Attracting a record crowd to this year’s lecture was The diaries provide an insight into the lives of his governorship. The winner of the prestigious Blake Dawson Hilary McPhee AO, writer, editor and former publisher. of servicemen and women of all ranks and Volunteers are encouraged to develop their skills Business Literature Prize for business writing was Hilary recounted her recent difficulties in writing the across all three services, not only in action, and are provided with opportunities for learning to well-known journalist and author Paul Barry, biography of a significant figure in the Middle East, but in the long periods behind the lines, in camp, enhance their experience. For example, during the for his unauthorised biography of James Packer: which did not come to fruition. in hospital and on leave. year there were training sessions for tour guides, Who Wants to be a Billionaire? The James Packer Story The volunteers take great pride in supporting Shakespeare Room hosts and transcribers. (Allen & Unwin). this initiative, and feel privileged to read and The State Library administers the $30,000 award transcribe the accounts — sometimes very Fellowships and Scholarships personal — of the lives of service personnel — Australia’s largest business writing award — to As part of its ongoing commitment to research, during the Great War. promote the highest standards of business writing. the Library administers a number of fellowships. The transcribed diaries will be linked to the The judging period was extended this year to Two of these are perpetual fellowships which the Library’s online catalogue over the coming year, accommodate the record 25 books nominated, almost Foundation supports. and will be invaluable to students, researchers double the average number of nominations since the The David Scott Mitchell Fellowship and the and family historians. Merewether Scholarship (each $12,000 per annum) prize’s inception. were established in March 2008 through the Other shortlisted books were: generosity of the late John Merewether, a longstanding • Changing Stations: The Story of Australian supporter, friend and donor to the Library. Commercial Radio by Bridget Griffen-Foley • Under Corporate Skies: A Struggle Between People, The David Scott Mitchell Fellowship encourages Private Charles Hardy’s World War I diary, the research and study of Australian history using Place and Profit by Martin Brueckner and pay book and letters including a photograph of sailors believed to include Hardy’s brother, 1915–16, the collections of the Mitchell Library. The current Dyann Ross ML MSS 7931 David Scott Mitchell Fellow is Ms Amanda Kaladelfos • Salts and Suits by Phil Jarratt.
56 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 57 Achievements summary: Employer of choice
• implementing the eRequesting process to facilitate Transform the Active engagement independent client access to the collection, and Library’s presence and ownership wireless technology to improve access to staff expertise at client points of need Physical and virtual sites Staff learning and growth • developing internal skills to undertake regular client that meet expectations usability testing of new products and services. Corporate performance indicator
In December 2010 the Library launched its first 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 Strengthen the capability of our people: mobile application. The app, designed for the iPhone, Staff hours in formal 8,754 8,798 8,928 • upgrading technical skills and knowledge with a includes information about: learning activities focus on managing historical documents, using • all current exhibitions as well as image galleries Historical Land Titles database, Library of Congress • current and upcoming events, with a link to 2010–11 Training by Type Subject Headings and Oxford Online resources • enhancing capability to communicate with online booking COMMUNICATION • the Library’s opening hours 6% stakeholders, including our clients, through courses • how to get to the Library. in Networking and Relationship skills, Exercising OHS A second release in 2011 will include links to the 8% Influence, Media Interviews, Social Media Marketing, Library’s catalogues to allow searching and eRequesting Writing for the Web and Writing Procedures
and an Android version for other smart phones. HR • participating in the AICCM Book and Paper Group The Library has embraced social media, with an RELATED Symposium, a workshop at the National Art Gallery, MAshup at the mitchell 12% active Facebook presence which has received 1325 and distance education programs enabling Library Developers, designers and other creative likes. The Library also uses Twitter to regularly ‘tweet’ conservators to remain up-to-date with current trends people were given free reign to re-mix and about events and news at the Library. The Library’s CLIENT in treatment methodology and relevant technology repurpose amazing cultural content, as part collection on Flickr Commons has been viewed almost SERVICE • developing in-house skills in the loans registration 8% of Libraryhack, a national mashup and apps four million times since the first pictures were added process to support the registration of outgoing loans competition held from 1 to 31 May 2011. PEOPLE PROJECT/ in September 2008. MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL functions, with three staff participating in the Legal Participants had access to thousands of With NSW Government support, the State Library 8% 58% Training for Global Art Collection Management
digitised collection items and other information of NSW has embarked on a major renovation project, course organised by the Australasian Registrars Total staff hours spent in formal training increased released from the national and state libraries focusing on creating a welcoming and accessible Committee (ARC) slightly during the year compared with last year. of Australia and New Zealand. Library. The Library plays a vital role in our State’s • improving staff knowledge of policies in the Code The Library’s strategic goals — Effective leaders, Collection experts and curators from the cultural life, as well as our education and research of Conduct, privacy and records management, State Library of NSW were on hand to provide Client-focused Library, Strengthen the capability of our communities, catering for primary school students to mandatory reporter and counter-disaster procedures insights to our collections, including the lifelong learners, family historians, business people people and Staff wellbeing — have driven the learning • contributing to the future workforce of the unrivalled First Fleet collection, pre-1885 and professional researchers. and development strategies launched this year. Our library, information and cultural industries by photographs of Sydney, and the 3500-strong The renovations will enable the Library to meet the Training Plan focused on supporting the achievement of implementing an intensive student placement Holtermann collection of photographs of ever-changing demands in information service delivery these goals. The main training streams follow. program for 14 university students in library and goldfield towns in NSW and Victoria. and provide improved access to its collections and Effective leaders: information, museum and art curatorship studies All participants were encouraged to enter resources in both the physical and online environments. • introducing Lunch & Learn sessions on excellence from Charles Sturt, Curtin, Sydney and Potsdam their prototype apps and concepts into The first stage of the Library’s major renovation in leadership, creating positive teams and emotional universities and five TAFE students in library and Libraryhack, with prizes on offer. project was completed in May 2011 with the launch intelligence information studies and records management. This event was presented by the State Library of the Glasshouse Learning Space, an education • continuing to implement the people leader training Staff wellbeing: of NSW as part of the NSLA Libraryhack centre fitted out with the latest learning resources curriculum with courses on negotiation skills, • supporting the provision of a safe and healthy competition. and technologies. Renovations to the State Reference facilitation skills, performance development, workplace through training new people leaders in Library will be conducted in stages — the Macquarie recruitment and people management skills. the Library’s OHS Framework; and training staff Street foyer will be renovated in early 2012 while Client-focused Library: in OHS awareness, manual handling, ergonomics, the new look State Reference Library will open in • improving understanding of cultural diversity, dangerous goods and hazardous substances, Simon wright and david lewis create an app September 2011, offering dedicated study rooms, more at mashup at the mitchell. Photo by Stephan Marshall child protection and disability to better serve the use of fire extinguishers, emergency evacuations, informal work spaces and more computers for clients. our clients first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
58 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 59 • training staff to enhance their job application and • organising information sessions on the National Trends in the Representation of EEO Groups Occupation Classification (non casual) for 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 Relay Service (support for clients with hearing % of total staff interview skills. Average annual FTE Benchmark Lifelong learning was supported through the impairment) for client-facing staff EEO group or target 2008 2009 2010 2011 2008 2009 2010 2011 Study Assistance program, with 19 staff members • launching the revised disability awareness session Women 50 66 67.3 66.8 65.9 Managers 29.5 28.59 26.27 21.19 provided with financial assistance and study leave for staff working with clients Aboriginal people or 2.6 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.7 Professionals 136.8 140.71 146.01 149.79 Torres Strait Islanders • training new staff in the Library’s Code of Conduct Technicians and Trades 74.2 78.1 82.87 87.83 to undertake formal courses at the tertiary level. People whose first 19 25 23.9 24.5 24.3 Workers and prevention strategies for harassment and bullying language was not English The course most commonly applied for was the Community and Personal 21.5 19.54 18.26 21.65 • implementing an Early Career Development program People with a disability n/a 8 8.2 8.2 8.7 Service Workers Diploma in Library and Information Management. in the Digitisation and Imaging Services Branch People with a disability 1.1 2.4 2.1 2.1 2.5 Clerical and 88.8 76.82 79.50 87.48 In addition, staff knowledge was enhanced through requiring work-related Administrative Workers • providing cultural diversity and disability awareness adjustment attending a wide range of professional and technical Sales Workers 2.4 2.34 1.92 1.29 training for staff working with clients Machinery Operators and 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.0 seminars and conferences, involving 3032 hours in Drivers Labourers • reviewing the Community Language Allowance Trends in the Distribution of EEO GrouPs 2010–11. 354.4 347.1 355.83 370.23 Scheme to ensure that staff language capabilities Distribution index The Library implemented structured development match client needs Notes: Benchmark 1. Average Annual FTE shows data averaged over the reporting year programs for staff including: • reviewing our Recruitment Guidelines to ensure EEO group or target 2008 2009 2010 2011 2. Data based on ANZSCO classification scheme • finalising an Early Career Development Program promotion of diversity and absence of discrimination Women 100 109 107 108 107 commenced last year • training 34 people leaders in the merit selection Aboriginal people or 100 n/a n/a n/a n/a Remuneration • recruiting an Indigenous cadet in our Technology process and procedures Torres Strait Islanders All employees providing these services received People whose first 100 88 89 91 91 a 4% increase in salaries, wages and allowances with Services team • training 85% of people leaders in coaching skills. language effect from the first full pay period in July 2010. • developing guidelines for staff exchanges and The main EEO outcomes planned for 2011–12 include: was not English SES officers also received a 4% increase in their placements within NSW with local government and • finalising the design and roll-out of the ‘Dealing with People with a disability 100 78 79 75 79 remuneration package, with effect from 1 October public sector agencies, with a pilot program planned clients with mental illness’ course People with a disability 100 n/a n/a n/a n/a requiring work-related 2010, subject to: to take place next year. • developing an action plan to implement the public adjustment • achieving the officer’s performance goals detailed sector ‘EmployABILITY’ strategy • completing the formal Annual Performance Notes: in their previous performance agreement Development Review (APDR) and mid-year • expanding our target audience for the disability 1. Staff numbers are as at 30 June and exclude casual staff. 2. A Distribution Index of 100 indicates that the distribution of the • successfully contributing to achieving NSW State awareness course assessments for 85% and 86% of staff respectively. EEO group across salary levels is equivalent to that of other staff. Plan targets and the agency’s corporate objectives • conducting cultural diversity, Aboriginal cultural Values less than 100 mean that the EEO group tends to be more concentrated at lower salary levels than is the case for other staff. • successfully contributing to the establishment of the Equal Employment Opportunity awareness and disability awareness sessions for all The more pronounced this tendency is, the lower the index will be. In some cases the index may be more than 100, indicating that the department, following the agency amalgamations new staff working with clients The main EEO outcomes this year are: EEO group is less concentrated at lower salary levels. • successfully contributing to the governance and • conducting courses for all new people leaders on 3. n/a indicates that percentage employment levels are reported • exceeding the public sector target for the but a benchmark level has not been set. implementation requirements of the Better Services preventing bullying and harassment, grievance 4. The Distribution Index is not calculated where EEO group or representation in our workforce of women, people & Value Taskforce programs handling and merit selection. non-EEO group numbers are less than 20. whose first language was not English and people • meeting agency financial and efficiency targets, with a disability requiring work-related adjustment Human Resources including contributing to sector reforms to realise • an improving trend in representing Aboriginal or With effect from 4 April 2011, staff working at the State savings. Torres Strait Islanders in our workforce, with an Library became employees of the Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services Number of Senior Executive Service (SES) increase of 0.6% since 2008 positions as at 30 June 2011 who provide personnel services to the State Library. • maintaining our very high EEO Survey Response Level 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Prior to 4 April, staff working at the State Library were Rate at 97.35% 5 1 1 1 1 1 employees of Communities NSW. The following table • recruiting an Indigenous cadet in the ICT Services 4 0 0 0 0 0 provides the number of officers and employees, by 3 0 0 2 2 2 Branch, implementing the development plan for our occupational classification, who have provided services 2 1 1 0 0 0 second targeted Indigenous Library Assistant to the State Library during 2010–11, compared to each 1 1 1 0 0 0 • implementing the structured induction program for Number of positions 3 2 3 3 3 of the previous three years. filled by women all new staff
60 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 61 Accidents and Incidents moderate average cost per claim when compared Recognition of achievement identified hazards and incidents within the There were 72 accidents and incidents reported with previous years. agreed timeframes in 2010–11, compared with 55 in 2009–10. Where AVERAGE COST PER CLAIM 2006–07 TO 2010–11 The State Library Staff Recognition Program • introducing a Hazard Register of Outstanding appropriate, corrective action was implemented to completed its second year of operation. Five individual 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 Items which is tabled monthly at Executive address identified underlying causes. Average cost $5041 $5557 $9336 $1677 $6381 awards and three team awards were presented during meetings per claim the year. The People’s Choice Award was presented at Total number of incidents and accidents reported • investigating 100% of all accidents and incidents each year from 2006–07 to 2010–11 Notes: the December 2010 Staff Recognition event. 1. Average cost of claims for 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008/09 and 2009–10 have occurring during the year and, where appropriate, 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 been adjusted to account for changes to claims methodology costing and implementing corrective actions Number of 60 63 34 55 72 ongoing costs for open claims incurred during the claims year and paid in a subsequent year. • undertaking workstation assessments either incidents or Effective leaders accidents reported 2. Average cost of claims for 2010–11 based on available cost data as at in-house or, where appropriate, by external 30 June 2011. The strategic priority of developing effective leaders consultants was progressed through introducing Lunch & Learn Prohibition and Improvement Notices • reviewing safe working procedures to reflect Injury management sessions on strategic thinking, excellence in leadership, No Prohibition or Improvement Notices were issued legislative requirements and best work practice The HR Consultant (OHS) works closely with creating positive teams and emotional intelligence. under the OH&S Act or its Regulations during the year. • establishing a Staff Wellbeing Committee to help managers and supervisors to implement early The people leader training curriculum continued treatment, ergonomic modifications and maintain a workplace where staff health and Industrial Relations with courses on negotiation skills, facilitation skills, rehabilitation management for injured staff. wellbeing are highly valued and employees are During the year, our Joint Consultative Committee performance development, recruitment and people The integrated rehabilitation and claims encouraged to adopt healthy living practices met every two months to consult on a broad range of management skills. management approach provides injured staff with • continuing support for yoga classes on a issues affecting staff including: A new Executive structure, approved by the enhanced opportunities for early recovery and user-pays basis • OHS action projects under the public sector Director-General in June 2010, was implemented return to work. Effectively managing staff with an • re-establishing the massage therapy service for Working Together Strategy 2010–2012 with recruitment to the Executive positions of injury or medical condition is strongly promoted staff on a user-pays basis • the Indigenous cadetship program Director, Digital Library Services & CIO and Director, in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for • providing an influenza vaccination program • changes to the Library’s Executive structure Operations & CFO. staff and to minimise impact on the Library’s workers for staff • a review of photographer positions compensation premium. • supporting and promoting the Walk to Work day • conversion to the CED job evaluation methodology In 2010–11, 27 workers compensation claims Staff wellbeing • continuing our Employee Assistance Program for • the Car Park Usage Policy and the revised Security were lodged with the Library’s insurer. Of the 27 staff and immediate family members to obtain free Systems Surveillance Policy Occupational health and safety access to counselling claims lodged, eight were journey/recess claims. • staff access to stack areas and to the Mitchell roof During the year, a range of preventative actions and • providing a wide range of OHS operational advice in Nineteen claims resulted in lost-time. Seven of the • corporate shared services programs was implemented to support the Library’s the form of policies, guidelines and hazard alerts. ‘lost time’ claims were deemed to be ‘significant’ • the upgrade of HR21 OHS management system with the aim of reducing The Occupational Health & Safety Committee under the Workplace Injury Management and Workers • refurbishing the State Reference Library and lockers incidents and achieving the early identification of met every six weeks to review and address health Compensation Act 1998, in that the employee was • various facilities and accommodation changes potential injury/illness. This range included: and safety issues. The committee reviewed and unable to perform their normal duties for a continuous • eligibility lists • developing and communicating our new OHS provided input into developing policies and safe period of more than seven days. Two of the seven • yoga classes and sourcing a new massage therapist Management Plan, which provides strategies for working procedures. The committee undertook claims deemed significant were subsequently • establishing the Staff Wellbeing Committee developing an OHS management system, and 21 workplace inspections throughout the year to declined by the insurer. • the procedure for handling complaints by clients outlines the mechanisms by which the program ensure that designated Library areas were inspected NUMBER OF CLAIMS 2006–07 TO 2010–11 against staff can be effectively implemented, monitored and twice yearly. • the transfer of the multicultural bulk loans service evaluated 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 Total number 20 19 11 10 27 • use of agency contractors • undertaking an internal review and update of our of claims • the Community Language Allowance Scheme Hazardous Substances Register to ensure it is up- Open claims 11 10 7 9 11 at year end • accident and incident reporting to-date and comprehensive in supporting the safe • the communication of industrial relations handling and management of hazardous substances While the number of claims received during information to staff • inducting all new staff with comprehensive the year increased markedly on the previous • induction of new staff. information on OHS responsibilities, safety and two years, the effectiveness of the Library’s approach emergency procedures to managing injury and illness is reflected in the • rectifying hazards logged in hazard registers number of open claims at year end and the relatively with 90% of corrective actions taken on
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High-impact retail footprint Expand online presence Expanding our digitisation Society, art & culture partners to provide online The Australian Jewish Australia–Israel Chamber The Library Shop is owned and operated by the services Community & its Culture of Commerce Library Council of NSW. Our comprehensive range Enhance corporate Cricket in Australia Sir Ron Brierley (Guinness of Australian titles is complemented by a quality information management Peat Group) DISCOVER COLLECTIONS The French in Australia Accor Hotels & Resorts selection of gifts, souvenirs and print-on-demand, and access The generosity and support of a wide range of (Sofitel Wentworth Hotel) archival fine art prints from the Library’s collections. Management, tracking and access to the Library’s benefactors — from corporations, charitable trusts A Day at the Races Arrowfield Stud Over the last financial year, new State Library corporate records improved through three ongoing and foundations to individual philanthropists — Harry Seidler Collection Mrs Penelope Seidler AM & branded merchandise was produced to tie in with the the late Harry Seidler AC OBE backlog projects involving assessing and registering have allowed the State Library to digitise and share a exhibitions The Governor: Lachlan Macquarie 1810 to Architecture: Design Inc over 100 linear metres (5900 files) of historical records range of treasured, fragile and often unseen material Arrival of Modernism 1821 and Mari Nawi: Aboriginal Odysseys 1790–1850. into the Library’s records management system, TRIM. with national and international audiences via the Architecture: Woodhead International Products included key rings, fridge magnets, gift wrap, Temples of Commerce Some of these records date back to 1869 and Discover Collections portal on the Library’s website. mugs and compact mirrors. We achieved gross sales Photography: Moran Health Care Group pertain to the establishment of the State Library of Sydney Exposed Pty Ltd of over $30,000 for exhibition related merchandise To date, 30 engaging, inspiring and educational NSW (known then as the Free Public Library) and stories are being told online — 22 have now been New – in development Various benefactors connected with Kahlil Gibran: The Prophet, The Artist, Australian Iconic Authors: The Man and Beach, Bush + Battlers: Photographs by the Trustees of the Free Public Library (now Library officially completed. We are extremely grateful for May Gibbs Jeff Carter. Print-on-demand sales continue to Council of NSW); correspondence relating to the the long-term commitment of the supporters of these People & places Free Library Movement (1930s–1950); as well as the unique online collections. Caergwrle, Allynbrook Mr Peter Hunt AM & grow steadily. Mrs Ellie Hunt registration of treatment and condition report records Book sale highlights of the year included Rare and Looking East: Darling Point Ms Belinda Hutchinson AM Curious: The Secret History of Governor Macquarie’s relating to collection items. Online Discover Collections & Beyond & Mr Roger Massy-Greene Collectors’ Chests by Elizabeth Ellis, Book Life: The Life The historical and continued business value of these Looking North: Sydney’s Mr Geoffrey & Upper North Shore Mrs Rachel O’Conor and Times of DS Mitchell, Traveller to Light: The Roger records is so significant that more than half of them History of our Nation Sponsors and Partners Special digitisation projects Pryke Story, Dendroglyphs or Carved Trees of NSW, need to be retained permanently, becoming a rich From Terra Australis John T Reid Charitable Trusts to Australia Thyne Reid Foundation The Holtermann Graham & Charlene Bradley Brett Whiteley: Art & Life and Who Wants To Be A source of information for future generations. Exploration: Trailblazing Vincent Fairfax Family photographic collection Foundation Billionaire? The James Packer Story, which brought in The completion of these projects will meet the the Australian Interior Foundation http://blog.sl.nsw.gov.au/ The Mordant Family holtermann/ Mr Geoffrey & Mrs Rachel combined retail sales of over $49,000. objectives of Premier’s Memorandum M2007–08, Eureka! The Rush for Gold St Barbara Limited Live September 2011 O’Conor Indigenous Australians Rio Tinto & The Rio Tinto Morning Star Gold NL Efficient and Cost Effective Management of Records Aboriginal Foundation St Barbara Limited by implementing decisions about records retention (plus over 60 individual The Macquarie Era Macquarie Group Foundation benefactors) and disposal and safeguarding State archives. Voyages of Discovery: Bruce & Joy Reid Foundation Sir William Dixson Mr Geoffrey & Mrs Rachel Other corporate records management The Great South Land map collection O’Conor Religion, Church & Missions Vincent Fairfax Family http://blog.sl.nsw.gov.au/ Graham & Charlene Bradley improvements include relocating 390 linear metres in Australia Foundation dixsonmaps/ Foundation Live August 2011 Rob Thomas of records to offsite storage and destroying over Aviation in Australia Qantas (plus over 30 individual 59 linear metres of records as part of the Library’s Law & Justice in Australia Public Purpose Fund benefactors) annual records disposal program. In addition, in (The Law Society of NSW) Allens Arthur Robinson New and online Various October 2010, the Library trialled and successfully Clayton Utz Allen family photographic Gilbert & Tobin Lawyers captured over 15,000 electronic records (eRequest albums Henry Davis York Lawyers Service) into TRIM. Freehills New The Seniors Group of the Surveyor General Institution of Surveyors NSW New – in development Vincent Fairfax Family Sir Thomas Mitchell Maps — Australian Agriculture and Foundation selected collection Rural Life Live August 2011 New – in development Rio Tinto Rediscovering Indigenous Languages Our natural world Hurley’s Antarctica Graham & Charlene Bradley Foundation Modern Antarctic Adventures Mr Mark Burrows AO Botanica: Illustrating the Exotic Mr Geoffrey & Mrs Rachel O’Conor
64 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 65 Projects completed 01/02 Public Library of NSW collection. Like David Scott PORTRAIT OF The Foundation is delighted to announce the MRS O’CONNELL Mitchell, Dixson was interested in collecting material FROM HOLTERMANN completion of three significant digitisation projects in COLLECTION about Australia and the south-west Pacific. He also had the last year: the Holtermann photographic collection, SHOWING HER FACE a special interest in early navigation, geography and BEFORE (above) the Sir William Dixson map collection and the Arthur AND AFTER (below) the European exploration of the Pacific. PRESERVATION Allen photographic archive. The Foundation is grateful to the numerous supporters whose generosity ensured the success Holtermann photographic collection of this project. The digitisation is now complete of this wonderful collection, which provides a snapshot in time of Sydney Allen family photographic archive A fabulous collection of photographs, dating between and Melbourne and the goldfield towns of NSW and 1890 and 1934, of the Allen family of legal circles has Victoria in the 1870s. A selection of images will be been digitised and is now available online. showcased online from September 2011. Most of the photos were taken by Arthur Wigram Many of our supporters will remember the Allen (1862–1941), who was the son of Sir George remarkable story of the discovery, in 1951, of a Surveyor General Sir Thomas Mitchell maps Wigram Allen of Toxteth Park (now St Scholastica’s collection of 3500 wet-plate glass negatives stacked With the generous support of the Seniors Group College), Glebe. Wigram Allen was a lawyer, neatly in boxes in a shed in Chatswood. Forgotten for of the Institution of Surveyors NSW, the a politician, a businessman and a strict Methodist. decades, this collection eventually found a loving home Foundation has been able to digitise a select He helped establish Sydney Grammar School and at the State Library of NSW. number of maps by the Surveyor General Sir Newington College. From 1872 to 1875, Bernard Otto Holtermann, a Thomas Mitchell and make them available By comparison, Arthur was a free spirit who left the successful goldminer and merchant, commissioned online. The work has been completed with the running of the family firm (Allen, Allen & Hemsley), to Beaufoy Merlin and Charles Bayliss of the American aid of the high-resolution Hasselblad camera, Alfred Hemsley. Instead, he focused on colliery interests around Bulli, property speculation, and the theatrical & Australasian Photographic Company to document which delivers increased accuracy and capability /01 towns in NSW and Victoria to promote the colonies in the digitisation area. entrepreneur JC Williamson and Co. Arthur enjoyed abroad and encourage immigration. being at the centre of Sydney business and society, BASIN OF THE NEPEAN, 1855, SIR THOMAS MITCHELL, and used his several residences to lavishly entertain The result is an invaluable documentary record Z/M2 811.1/1855/1 of those who sought their fortunes in the gold rush important guests, including the Prince of Wales. Among his myriad possessions — which included towns in NSW and Victoria during the 1870s gold Sir William Dixson map collection fine cars and boats — were his cameras, which he rushes. There are images of business people, miners, The preservation and digitisation of over 1000 maps used to record scenes, places, excursions, lady friends commercial enterprises, mines and scenes of the from the Sir William Dixson map collection is now and children, as well as photographs of men at work, developing social life. The streets and buildings in complete, and a select group of these superb maps his staff and helpers. The collection, which fills Sydney and Melbourne between 1871 and 1876 are is available online. State-of-the-art photographic 51 albums, is a remarkable set of cameos of Sydney also featured. Selected large format prints from equipment was used to produce the high-resolution and its society. The Foundation is once again grateful the negatives were exhibited at the Philadelphia images, necessary to capture the detail and complexity to the supporters of this project. International Exhibition of 1876. of the maps. After a very successful fundraising initiative to Among the treasures in the collection are fine digitise this internationally significant photographic hand-coloured Dutch maps from the sixteenth and collection, an online blog was introduced to chart the seventeenth centuries by Blaeu, Ortelius, Mercator, ongoing progress of the project. The blog’s popularity de Wit, Hondius and Jansson. Other significant maps grew as it unveiled insights into the collection and the document the exploration and settlement of Australia preservation techniques being adopted. See the blog at: including the achievements of Hamilton Hume, Sir
66 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 67 substance from this period. The other major collection 01 NIEUWE WERELT Expand philanthropic reach KAERT, OR, ORBIS resides in London’s Natural History Museum. TERRARUM NOVA The State Library of New South Wales Foundation (the Elaborately bound in six albums, the artworks ET ACCURATISSIMA TABULA, PIETER GOOS, Foundation) helps the Library develop the collection were compiled by the leading naturalist and botanist AMSTERDAM, 1666, and make it accessible to clients. It raises funds for FROM THE Aylmer Bourke Lambert in the 1790s. Lambert, a SIR WILLIAM DIXSON acquiring, digitising and preserving collection material wealthy gentleman collector and botanist, compiled MAP COLLECTION, which is of historic, educational and social interest. Z/ CB 67/2 the collection from Surgeon General John White’s 02 ‘Worose’, Mt. Ernest The Foundation is a controlled entity of the Library specimens and drawings brought from Sydney to Island, Torres Straits, c. 1849, Council of NSW (the Library). The Foundation, London in 1795. Watercolour, established on 26 June 1989, is a not-for-profit Unsigned, from In 1842, the collection was purchased by the album of Owen organisation and has no cash-generating units. 13th Earl of Derby, a legendary natural history Stanley, Voyage of HMS Rattlesnake The reporting entity is consolidated as part of the collector. The albums are in excellent condition, 1846–1849, NSW Total State Sector Accounts. having remained in the Derby library ever since. Vol. 1 PXC 281 f. 03 CROQUET The Foundation’s Trust Deed provides for monetary The Foundation is delighted that this joint venture TOURNAMENT AT support to develop the Australian cultural heritage YARALLA, 14 AUGUST with TAL and the NSW State Government has enhanced 1904, PHOTO BY collections of the Library. The Foundation holds the strong cultural link between Australia and Japan. ARTHUR WIGRAM ALLEN authority to fundraise under the provisions of the The State Library of NSW Foundation has Charitable Fundraising Act, 1991. committed $1,000,000 over 2010–11 and 2011–312 to In 2010–11 the Foundation provided $3,092,000 support the acquisition of this magnificent collection. in contributions to the Library for conservation, A special appeal has been launched to secure funds acquisitions, fellowships and digitisation projects towards this goal. including Discover Collections, compared with $650,000 in 2009–10. The reason for this increase has Rare Dutch map been major corporate support for the TAL Dai-ichi Life This year Custodian donations from the Foundation collection, and increased private support in relation to have contributed to a significant new map purchase — exhibitions and fellowships. a rare 1677 navigation chart of the Indian Ocean. Joan Blaeu II produced the chart on vellum for Funding secured the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Blaeu was the to realise vision official cartographer for the VOC from 1673 to 1705, a position also held by his father and grandfather, /01 Willem Jansz Blaeu. TAL & Dai–ichi Life collection Found in 2003 in an attic, the chart was being The most significant acquisition of early colonial used to wrap a number of prints. As one of the few material since the 1930s was achieved this year surviving VOC charts from the seventeenth century with the aid of an extraordinary donation by it is internationally significant, and is one of the only TAL (formerly Tower Australia) and its parent known charts of the Indian Ocean made available from company Dai-ichi Life of Japan. a private collection. The Derby collection of 741 exquisite drawings and It provides tangible evidence of the challenges of watercolours — depicting Australian plants, birds, navigating across the Indian Ocean — challenges which fish and flowers — was created during the earliest lead to the discovery of the western coast of Australia. years of British settlement and conveys the genuine The chart covers the Indian Ocean with the coasts of wonder and pleasure with which Europeans East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Persian Gulf, India viewed Australian natural history. and South-East Asia up to the western part of Java. Henceforth to be known as the TAL & Dai-ichi Life The majority of locations on the chart are in Portuguese collection, it represents one of only two surviving, with a number of Dutch names along the west coast comprehensive natural history collections of such of Sumatra. /02 /03
68 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 69 While the Library holds one of the most important Fifteen pocket-sized sketchbooks, held in the 01 CHART OF THE INDIAN OCEAN (DETAIL), collections of seventeenth century Dutch cartography Mitchell Library collection, were in a very fragile JOAN BLAEU II, 1677, MANUSCRIPT ON in Australia, a number of rare vellum charts from this condition. Work was done to repair damaged paper, VELLUM, SAFE/M3 period, as well as numerous printed maps and atlases, re-sew spines and repair the corners of the 990/1677/1 02 A VIEW OF the majority of these charts are lavishly decorated. sketchbook covers. LORD HOWE ISLAND They are intended as luxury items on the map market, DISCOVERED IN The New Great Shining Torch of the Sea atlas HIS MAJ’S BRIGG to decorate the walls of wealthy merchants and SUPPLY ON THE 17TH This rare Dutch atlas was published in six parts shipowners or as an official record of exploration, FEBY 1788, LIEUT between 1714 and 1753. In original cream vellum HENRY LIDGBIRD such as the Library’s Tasman Map. BALL, COMMANDER. with gilt tooling, this magnificent example of Dutch LATITUDE 31.36 SOUTH, This manuscript chart was not intended for LONGITUDE 159.04 cartography represents a high point in the production decoration or official record but for use during a EAST OF GREENWICH, of sea charts by the Van Keulen family. The endpapers Z/CB 78/6 voyage. The pencil markings on it show evidence of were removed, repaired and/or replaced, and damaged this use. The captains and navigators of the VOC ships or creased papers were repaired and flattened. crossing the Indian Ocean to Batavia used hand-drawn charts such as this on board. Album of sketches from the voyage Until the acquisition of this map, there were no of the HMS Rattlesnake examples in the Library’s collection of the working Owen Stanley (1811–1850) was a naval officer and keen maps used for shipboard navigation and there are no amateur artist who compiled this album of beautiful other working charts from this period held in Australia. sketches while he was captain of the surveying ship HMS Rattlesnake. As these sketches were drawn over Mitchell Library 160 years ago, the bound volumes needed considerable Centenary Appeal 2010: work to consolidate damage from wear and tear. Preserving our Future Repairs were made to the cover, spine and sections of the album; dust and dirt were cleaned from the pages; The Foundation is progressing well with this and unattached drawings were reattached. fundraising campaign, which supports the /01 preservation of key items from the Mitchell Library’s Macarthur family papers 1789–1930 nationally significant collection. By 30 June, the The Macarthur family papers comprise one of Foundation had raised $300,000 for this appeal, the most priceless collections of working papers, making it possible to complete conservation work family and personal journals, diaries, notebooks and on the following items. correspondence held by the Mitchell Library. They feature the papers of Elizabeth and John Macarthur Foster glass plate photography collection — key colonial figures in the establishment of the Arthur Foster was a commercial photographer located Australian wool industry — and their sons, James and in Gladesville between 1916 and 1947. In 1957 Ampol William, who were landowners, pastoralists Petroleum donated his extensive collection of glass and parliamentarians. plate negatives, mainly of Sydney and surrounding The Library acquired this extensive collection of areas, to the Library. The glass plate negatives were 296 volumes and 30 boxes as two collections in 1940 cleaned and preserved. and 1957. It is one of the most requested manuscript Sketchbooks by Tom Roberts collections. Artist Tom Roberts (1856–1931) was one of the While the papers have been catalogued and some founders of the Heidelberg School of art that volumes microfilmed, the original manuscripts need dominated Australian painting during the late to be removed from acidic volumes, repaired and 1800s. Throughout his life he recorded his travel placed into acid-free storage. The centenary appeal sketches, compositional ideas, head and figure has funded the first part of the preservation of the studies and doodles in sketchbooks which always initial sectioned items from this collection. accompanied him. /02
70 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 71 Achievements summary: Sustainability
Reduce environmental impact enable ongoing communication with staff and provide With the full commissioning of Plant Room 2, it was and $5.4 million was available in capital access to previously published reference material. possible to instigate a study into the management and allocations for building upgrades and minor works delivery of hot and cold water from Parliament House (total $17.6 million). Waste recycling GEMP report to the Library, to look for any potential improvements The Library has an overarching Asset Strategy and and purchasing plan The NSW Government Energy Management Policy in the process. This investigation is still continuing and works strategically through its principal department (GEMP) was developed in response to the National it is hoped that the findings will inform improvement and NSW Treasury to obtain sufficient funding to Using recycled material Greenhouse Strategy to reduce greenhouse gas works that will be completed within 2011–12. These maintain and improve its assets. Capital maintenance Results in this area are affected by purchases of emissions in government operations. Improving the and enhancement of effort bids are developed and copying stationery and consumables and by the improvements are expected to provide further system energy efficiency of buildings is an important National efficiencies. submitted each year as appropriate. Library’s contractual agreement with Fuji Xerox to Greenhouse Strategy measure. During the 2010–11 financial year the provide copying services. Over the 12-month period, We are committed to achieving savings in energy Energy purchase from Parliament HousE following building and maintenance projects all toner cartridges were returned for recycling and usage and sustainable energy management principles. Fuel Total energy consumed Total energy consumed were carried out. re-use by the supplier. (kWh) (GJ) The building purchases electricity on the contestable The Library has increased its purchasing of recycled 2009–10 2010–11 2009–10 2010–11 electricity market via State Contracts Control Board Electricity 5’319’426 6’545’392 19’150 23’563 Building Services: Maintenance stationery goods as a result of staff education. (black coal) and Capital projects Electricity Contract 777 with 6% of their electricity and natural gas Resource recovery usage from renewable sources. Electricity 339’538 417’791 1’222 1’504 The following Total Asset Management (TAM) A total of 75% of the Library’s waste in 2010-11 was The commissioning of the new Mitchell Library (green power) funded building and maintenance projects were TOTAL 5’658’964 6’963’183 20’372 25’067 diverted from landfill and recycled. environmental control systems has allowed for the carried out in 2010–11. staged removal of numerous inefficient temporary Building and amenity upgrades: GOVERNMENT Sustainability policy airconditioning units throughout the Library. Develop efficient • implementing the fire suppression system project The Greening the Library staff group has promoted in the upper and lower reading room stacks sustainable behaviours to staff and encouraged Performance and effective processes • supporting eRecords project workstation The overall heating, ventilation and airconditioning reductions in paper and energy consumption over the A range of improvements made to the efficiency accommodation (HVAC) load in kWh is purchased from Parliament past year. The group aims to make staff more aware of and effectiveness of Human Resources processes • the Macquarie building level 1 external staff House in the form of hot and cold water that is pumped their environmental impact while they are at work. undertaken during the year included: breakout area to air handling units throughout the Library. All of the printers in staff areas now have duplex • obtaining accreditation for use of the CED job • project management support to install the The new Plant Room 2 airconditioning system (double-sided) printing as their default. Tips aimed at evaluation methodology Glasshouse Learning Space was partly commissioned in March 2010 with final saving paper when printing have been communicated • implementing the public sector eRecruitment • replacing the Mitchell basement meal room commissioning occurring in August 2010. This plant to staff. Staff have also been encouraged to consider system with a more appropriately sized room room supplies environmental control to approximately using data projectors at meetings in preference to • reviewing the portfolio of HR policy and • refurbishing the Security staff meal room 30% of the Mitchell Library. printing papers for attendees. The Library continues to procedures and migrating content to the new • repairing the Preservation laboratory floor While the upgrade was taking place, some monitor publication print runs to limit wastage and to intranet platform and sink critical areas of the Mitchell Library were served print with environmentally sustainable paper and inks. • automating the processing of fortnightly overtime • relocating and improving Venue Hire Staff are encouraged to shut down computers via independent temporary airconditioning units and penalty payments function rooms and switch off monitors when they are not in use. while other less critical areas did not receive any • reviewing FACS and sick leave policies and • refurbishing the level 1 and level 3 staff toilets Sensors are installed in many Library areas to reduce air treatment. Removing the inefficient temporary implementing the new Paid Parental Leave in the Macquarie building electricity usage on lighting. The Exhibitions team units was done as Plant Room 2 came online and provisions. • reorganising the Foundation area layout continue to recycle a considerable percentage of this has allowed better quality and more efficient air • installing the Plant Room 2 louvre structure exhibition components. control into those areas. However, the air control now Total Asset Management (TAM Plan) • removing stack shelving to install a more effective Events with a sustainability focus are promoted taking place to all areas in the Mitchell Library has The State Library was allocated $17.1 million in total compactus storage system so staff can participate as appropriate. A series of obviously increased the power usage. This has resulted capital allocations as indicated in Budget Paper 4 • installing Lift 6 & 7 floor indicator lights and ‘green tips’ has been published on the intranet on in a significant increase in energy use to power the Infrastructure Statement 2010–11. During the year the fire service key switch topics ranging from celebrating Christmas ‘greenly’ entire system but the new Plant Room 2 equipment an additional allocation of $0.5 million was received • installing Braille buttons in lift 2 to encouraging participation in Walk to Work day, is far more efficient than the equipment replaced. from Communities NSW for the eRecords project. • refurbishing the digitisation studio to promoting the use of KeepCup reusable beverage Decommissioning the temporary airconditioning units $6.6 million was available for ongoing collection • completing the Macquarie building meal room containers. An intranet presence has been developed to has also improved the overall efficiency of the system. development, $5.6 million for the eRecords project upgrades and joinery installation.
72 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 73 Security-related projects included installing: reviewed and an updated report submitted within the The favourable variance of budget and actual Revenue sources 2010–11 • new security systems and refinements to existing next 12 months. 2010–11 is represented mainly by a corporate donation The Library has a number of sources of revenue processes as per the recommendations from the The Mitchell Library, which celebrated its centenary received by the State Library Foundation towards a which are categorised into government grant funding Deloittes security audit, including new security in March 2010, is still in reasonable condition for major acquisition. and self-generated. Just over 10% of revenue is self- fencing in the Mitchell Reading Room stack area a building of this age. Routine and minor building The following table and graph provides a three-year generated by the Library. • anti-tamper housing around existing security maintenance and alterations are carried out on a analysis of actual results for the Library. priority basis, although maintenance funding has cameras Actual 2009 Actual 2010 Actual 2011 SELF-GENERATED $’000 $’000 $’000 • an electronic contractor login system to record been limited. FUNDING contractor and visitor access A major works program was completed in 2010–11 to Income 10.4% • a new loading dock security control point to install new parquetry flooring in the Mitchell Galleries to Sale of goods & services 1,811 1,644 1,961 Investment income 2,401 2,671 2,595 improve security access through the rear entrance match the flooring in the adjacent Dixon Galleries. Grants & contributions 76,187 82,929 87,193 • a security access control system for the new Other income 137 183 242 Financial Overview 2010–11 Glasshouse Learning Space Total 80,536 87,427 91,991 The Library Council of NSW incorporates the • a new access control system in lifts 9 and 10 to Less: State Library of NSW and the State Library of NSW prevent unauthorised access to staff areas in the Expenses Foundation (the Library). Other expenses 44,631 44,753 44,932 Macquarie building. The Library continues to maintain financial Depreciation & 15,487 15,504 16,990 amortisation Occupational Health soundness through stewardship of assets, rigorous GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT Grants & subsidies 24,598 25,648 25,404 FUNDING FOR GRANT PUBLIC LIBRARIES FUNDING and Safety Improvements budgetary and expenditure control, prudent cash Total 84,716 85,905 87,326 27.6% 62% The following works were completed to ensure the flow management and enhancement of revenue. Surplus/(deficit) (4,180) 1,522 4,665 health and safety of Library staff and visitors: The financial and management accounting systems for the year
• installing covers on sprinkler heads in areas with facilitate the production of relevant and timely Total income and total expenses low ceiling height in the Mitchell basement level reports at appropriate cost centre and business 100.0 Government grants comprise grants and subsidies activity levels. This enables the Executive, Library paid by the Library to public libraries throughout • upgrading and installing new emergency and 95.0 evacuation lighting Council and the NSW Government to effectively and NSW; and recurrent, capital, employment-related efficiently manage Library resources. 90.0 • refurbishing the carpenter’s workshop to remove and other grants to operate the Library. Over the hazardous working conditions The surplus for the year was $4.665m compared 85.0 past three years the Library received the following
• replacing badly worn carpet in Macquarie building with the budget for the same period of $2.087m and 80.0 government grants. last year’s surplus of $1.522m. The following table staff areas on Levels 1, 2 and 3. 75.0 Government Grant Funding compares the 2010–11 actual result with the 2010–11 70.0 Actual 2009 Actual 2010 Actual 2011 Heritage report budget and the 2011–12 budget. Budget figures are as 2009 2010 2011 $’000 $’000 $’000 The Mitchell Library, at 1 Shakespeare Place Sydney, published in the NSW State Budget Papers. $ millions Total income Total expenses Recurrent funding 33,044 32,485 34,521 was listed as a place of state significance on the State Public libraries grants and 24,598 25,648 25,404 subsidies funding Budget 2011 Actual 2011 Budget 2012 Heritage Register on 10 April 2002 (Inventory Number $’000 $’000 $’000 Total revenue has increased 14% over the past Capital funding 10,446 16,438 17,607 5,045,212). This listing recognises that the Mitchell Income three years while expenses have increased by only 3% Employment grants (Crown) 2,799 3,307 2,596 Library is important to the whole of NSW and has Sale of goods & services 1,735 1,961 1,682 (mostly due to increased depreciation charges). Other government grants 1,259 2,200 2,307 been identified as a significant place that enriches Investment income 2,390 2,595 2,680 Total 72,146 80,078 82,435 Grants & contributions 84,201 87,193 87,143 the community’s understanding of the State’s history. Self-generated revenue includes donations, It also requires us to comply with Section 170A (4) of Other income 15 242 1 Total 88,341 91,991 91,506 corporate sponsorships, bequests, sales of goods the NSW Heritage Act 1977. Less: and services, investment income and other In April 2007 the NSW Heritage Office approved Expenses miscellaneous revenue. It also includes services the Library’s Heritage Asset Management Strategy Other expenses 44,416 44,932 43,355 received free of charge related to the Department for the Mitchell Library. The Government Architect’s Depreciation & 16,300 16,990 16,300 of Commerce restoring the heritage listed Mitchell Office reviewed this management plan and the guiding amortisation Grants & subsidies 25,538 25,404 26,549 Library stonework. principles were found to be consistent with current Total 86,254 87,326 88,204 management plans. However, it is recommended that Surplus/(deficit) 2,087 4,665 3,302 the Heritage Asset Management Strategy is formally for the year
74 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 75 Self-Generated Revenue Financial Management Short-term cash-related investments achieved Risk management Actual Actual Actual In 2010–11 a structural realignment of the Operations The Library operates in a mature risk management 2009 2010 2011 a slightly higher rate of return in 2010–11 of 5.0% $’000 $’000 $’000 division resulted in more focused control of the compared to 4.1% in 2009–10, reflecting a general rise environment where risks are assessed and managed as Sale of goods & services 1,811 1,644 1,961 financial management branch. Risk management in interest rates. The following table shows returns part of the core business. Complying with the Internal Investment income 2,401 2,671 2,595 was elevated with many achievements to cement achieved by facility type over the past three years. Audit and Risk Management Policy for the NSW Public Other grants 2,887 2,144 4,758 an increased risk management culture throughout Sector TPP-09-05, the Library’s Risk Management Other revenue 137 183 242 facility the organisation. Internal Audit and Audit and Risk Framework comprises: Services received free 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 of charge 1,154 707 - Committee charters were both finalised and endorsed % % % • an Audit and Risk Committee with an independent Total 8,390 7,349 9,556 by Library Council. Treasury Corporation 0.7% 8.7% 7.1% chair and members Medium-term growth facility The organisation’s strategic internal audit plan • formalised periodic organisational risk assessments The following chart depicts the different sources Treasury Corporation 4.7% 4.1% 5.0% 2010–13 was adopted and a tight internal audit plan of self-generated revenue for the financial year ended Short-term cash investments and project risk management was delivered including a review of procurement and 30 June 2011. • an outsourced internal audit function which ensures financial management practices. Payment of Accounts the currency of a Strategic Internal Audit Plan and % Self-Generated Revenue source 2010–11 Unmodified audit reports were achieved for both the The Library’s accounts payable performance in regular internal audits State Library Foundation and Library Council’s annual 2010–2011 was similar to the previous year. The • overarching charters for the Audit and Risk Committee OTHER financial statements for 2010–11. The Library operated REVENUE nature of payment arrangements and the conclusion and the outsourced internal audit function 3% within its net cost of services financial limits. to contractual obligations by vendors/suppliers to the • related risk management policies and procedures. Use of Consultants Library inevitably result in delays on some payments. The NSW Audit Office conducts an annual INVESTMENT external audit of our financial performance as well INCOME The Library did not use consultants during the The target for accounts being paid on time and the 27% reporting period. Library’s performance will be reviewed during 2011–12. as compliance audits. The Library also complies with statutory reviews and audits conducted by NSW Credit Card Certification Accounts Paid on Time Within Each Quarter Treasury each year, including the Public Authorities The Library had two credit cards issued during the Quarter Actual Target Total paid Total paid number number on time (Financial Arrangements) Act 1987. This ensures that year, one to the State Librarian and Chief Executive % % $’000 $’000 the internal controls are robust and that the Library and the other to the Director, Public Library and September 2010 82% 100% 10,828 7,400 complies with relevant Acts and Treasurer’s directions. Community Learning Services. December 2010 77% 100% 23,524 21,729 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Deloitte) currently March 2011 82% 100% 12,020 10,640 OTHER No irregularities were recorded during the year delivers ongoing internal audit services for the GRANTS June 2011 85% 100% 17,631 15,288 SALE 50% in the use of corporate credit cards and the Library Library and assists in reviewing a wide variety of OF GOODS AND SERVICES complied with the Premier’s Memoranda and the Accounts Payable Performance — risk management issues. This work complies with 20% Aged Analysis at end of Each Quarter Treasurer’s Directions. the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS ISO Quarter Current up 30 days 60 days More than to 30 days overdue overdue 60 days 31000:2009 Risk Management. A Business Risk Investment Performance Expenses overdue Assessment prepared by Deloitte in 2011 forms the The Library’s investments are managed by the NSW $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Total expenses increased by $1.421m in 2010–11. September 2010 646 - 148 - basis of the Library’s approach to managing risk Treasury Corporation (T-Corp) in accordance with NSW The major increase was in depreciation of $1.486m December 2010 1,712 37 - 9 exposures. Treasury requirements under the Public Authorities reflecting the collection revaluation in June 2010. March 2011 3,317 17 6 4 (Financial Arrangements) Act 1987. The products utilised During 2010–11, internal audits specifically The increase in personnel services expense reflects June 2011 1,667 36 1 1 by the Library include the Hour Glass Medium-Term examined the following areas: award salary increases and other expenses fell slightly. Growth Facility and short-term cash investments. • IT Security Expenses The value of financial assets within T-Corp’s Insurance • Property Maintenance and Management Actual Actual Actual Hour Glass Medium-Term Growth Facility is The Library’s insurance activities are conducted • Financial Management 2009 2010 2011 through the NSW Treasury Managed Fund. Annual $’000 $’000 $’000 $18.779m as at 30 June 2011, compared with $18.382m • Physical Security Personnel services expense 28,401 28,804 29,628 at the end of the previous year. The Library achieved insurance costs reduced again in 2010–2011. Premiums • Business Continuity Plan — Gap Analysis. Other expenses 16,230 15,949 15,304 a very satisfactory investment return of 7.1% in its were $0.853m, compared with $0.872m in 2009–10 Assessments conducted this year did not materially Depreciation & 15,487 15,504 16,990 and $1.206m in 2008–09 and $1.804m in 2007–08. impact on our risk exposure. Recommendations made amortisation expense medium-term growth facility in 2010–11. Given Grants & subsidies 24,598 25,648 25,404 the performance of the global markets, this was an The savings were achieved within the property cover, by Deloitte form part of the Library’s ongoing activities Total 84,716 85,905 87,326 excellent performance by our fund managers. where the premium decrease is mainly due to a and are monitored on a regular basis. In addition, the decrease in incurred claims since 2006–07. Library carried out the following activities:
76 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 77 Internal audit and risk management statement
• Developed and implemented a Fraud Control Policy • The OH&S Management Plan was endorsed by and Management Plan. Executive in November 2010 and published on the • Completed a pilot study into the use of the intranet. The plan communicates the Library’s Millennium Circulation module to track the commitment to, and strategy for, developing an movement of rare books. Following the successful effective OH&S management system. pilot, the new workflow was fully implemented • An internal review was undertaken of the Library’s for rare books and the extension of the workflow Hazardous Substances Register across all Library to other parts of the Library’s collection is being work areas. Following this review, the NSW investigated in 2011–12. Business Chamber was engaged to undertake a • Implemented new access controls to reduce comprehensive assessment of hazardous substances unauthorised access to the stacks. used in the Library to identify gaps in their handling • Completed the second year of the five-year cyclical and storage, provide current Material Safety Data stocktaking schedule introduced in 2009–10, with Sheets (MSDS) and advise on steps required to another stocktake of the individually valued items in maintain an accurate and current register. The NSW the Library’s collection expanded to include high- Chamber’s interim report findings were received in value items identified in the 2010 collection valuation. June 2011 and Library management is addressing • Additional stocktakes completed included the recommended actions. Penguin books collection and the Model School • Project level risk assessments were conducted for Library, with significant progress made on major events held at Library venues and as part of stocktakes of the map collection M1/ZM1 and the planning for substantial projects, including the the Mitchell framed pictures sequence. State Reference Library refurbishment project.
Overseas Travel by Staff Name Destination Period of travel Purpose Cost, including to the State Library (excl. GST) Regina Sutton, Europe July–August 2010 To attend the IFLA World Library and Total cost of travel was $19,914. Cost to the State Librarian & Information Conference in Gothenburg. Library was $8,585. Chief Executive Agata Switzerland February 2011 To carry out courier duties for 11 moveable Total cost of travel was $18,554. Cost to the Rostek-Robak cultural items from Bernisches Historisches Library was nil. All travel and accommodation Museum, Berne, to Zurich and airfreight to costs were met by the borrower. State Library Sydney. Melissa Jackson Karasjok, Norway April 2011 Attend Seventh International Indigenous Total cost of travel was $4,306. Cost to the Librarians’ Forum 2011. Library was $100. Richard Neville London, England May 2011 Visit Christies (London) to examine a Total cost of travel was $11,000. collection of 1790s natural history drawings Cost to the Library was nil. on offer to the Library.
78 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 79 Corporate overview: Library Council
Strengthen capability mail order catalogues from iconic department stores. The Library Act 1939, as amended by the Cultural Mr Robert Thomas This project will also provide digital content for Institutions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 1989, BEc, MSDIA, SF Fin, FAICD of our people multimedia displays in the forthcoming On Sale! provides that the Library Council of NSW shall be the Company Director Shops & Shopping exhibition. governing body of the State Library of NSW. Appointed 2006 In 2010–11 the Library ensured staff had the skills current term ends December 2011 In May 2011 the Library launched a new staff The Library Council is constituted under Part 2 and knowledge to provide high-quality service Appointed President 1 January 2007 and programs, and continued to build a vibrant, intranet, InsideSL. The goal was to develop and install of the Library Act 1939. The nine members of the Chair, State Library of NSW collaborative, engaged and respectful team culture a user-focused intranet that would be a vital business Library Council are members of the public nominated Foundation Trustees through the following: tool for Library staff and enhance organisational by the Minister and appointed for a three-year term Audit and Risk Committee productivity by providing a platform for integrated by the Governor of NSW. The Act stipulates that Grants Committee • upgrading technical skills and knowledge with a Public Libraries Consultative focus on managing historical documents, using business tools and systems. members must include: Committee Historical Land Titles database, Library of Congress The intranet supports organisational change • at least one person who has knowledge of, Subject Headings and Oxford Online resources through communicating corporate information; or experience in, education, and • enhancing capability to communicate with and it supports the changing roles and responsibilities • at least one person who has knowledge of, It has been a privilege to be President of the Library stakeholders, including our clients, through courses of staff by provided a centralised, consistent platform or experience in, local government. Council at such an exciting time. The Library is in Networking and Relationship skills, Exercising for online tools and information. This new tool is The Library Council members fulfilling these embracing new technology while celebrating its Influence, Media Interviews, Social Media Marketing, expected to streamline work processes by the use requirements are Dr John Vallance and Mr Robert extraordinary collection of original material. I enjoy Writing for the Web and Writing Procedures of work flows, document control and easy to access Knight respectively. The NSW State Librarian and working with the Executive team and the rest of the • improving staff knowledge of Code of Conduct, privacy business tools, while encouraging staff contributions Chief Executive is the Secretary of the Library Council. Library Council. The passion and enthusiasm of all and records management policies, and mandatory by providing collaborative tools and online spaces. The council’s responsibilities relate to the our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries and friends reporting and counter disaster procedures. promotion, provision and maintenance of library continues to amaze me. • The inaugural Staff lecture series was conducted and information services for the people of NSW; Maximise value of and advising the Minister and local authorities on with around 200 staff attending four lectures by in- Ms Elsa Atkin matters of policy and administration relating to house experts with the aim of this series to broaden emerging technologies BA, MAICD Library services. foundation knowledge about unpublished collections Beginning in 2010, a new Digitisation Strategy Appointed 1 January 2007 • 11 staff from eRecords, Original Materials and commenced to scale up the volume of digitisation and Library Council members are appointed for a term current term ends December 2012 Collection Services successfully completed the make the Library’s collections more accessible to the not exceeding three years and may be reappointed, State Library of NSW but no council member shall hold office for four Foundation Trustees 10-day Managing Historical Documents course public. A review of the strategy commenced in January Fellowships Committee delivered by Dr Peter Orlovich, in association with 2011 to enhance the capability of the Digital Library consecutive terms. Council members do not receive University of NSW Services team to increase digitisation. The following remuneration for board activities.
• 77 staff attended LibraryThing training. activities were undertaken: Council Attendance Record • refurbishing the Imaging Services labs has increased LibraryThing is a social cataloging web application Six meetings were held in 2010–11 for storing and sharing book catalogs and various digitisation capacity by improving layout, adding Mr Robert Thomas, President 6 of 6 types of book metadata used by individuals, authors, extra workstations and copy stands, and providing Ms Elsa Atkin 5 of 6 libraries and publishers. better workflow efficiencies Mr Graham Bradley AM 4 of 6 In 2010–11 a program began to expand digitisation • in June 2011, a range of high-resolution cameras, wide- Mr Michael Caulfield 5 of 6 I have long been focused on Australia’s cultural and skills and knowledge to other Library branches. It aims format plan scanners and copy stands were acquired to Mr Richard Fisher AM 6 of 6 social development and I currently serve on non-profit Professor Bridget Griffen-Foley 5 of 6 to broaden the staff contribution to digitisation and better equip the branch to carry out the high-volume boards and committees involved in classical music, Mr Robert Knight 6 of 6 better equip staff to understand concepts, skills and digitisation of large collections in the coming year. Ms Lynette Nixon 6 of 6 medical research, and social and educational programs. workflows associated with digital asset production. In October 2010, the Library changed website Dr John Vallance 6 of 6 It is a great honour for me to be involved with the Staff from Collection Services branch have worked analytics tools to use Google for website tracking Ms Regina Sutton, 3 of 6 Library and to have the opportunity to contribute Secretary and State Librarian and Chief Executive closely with photographers in Imaging Services to and analysis. The results have been encouraging, to its development, making use of my experience Ms Noelle Nelson, 2 of 6 digitise and make accessible specific items from with monthly website dashboard reports created for Acting State Librarian and Chief Executive in caring for and enhancing the accessibility of the Library’s printed material collections. The first detailed analysis. The creation of dashboards helps Ms Frances Sims, 1 of 6 our cultural heritage. Acting State Librarian and Chief Executive project successfully completed was the digitisation inform the Executive and staff about web traffic and of 1148 pages of Australian 19th century sheet music. supports informed decision making about developing Currently underway is the digitisation of retail and and directing the Library’s online strategy.
80 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 81 Mr Graham Bradley AM Mr Richard Fisher AM Mr Robert Knight Dr John Vallance
BA, LLB, LLM (Harvard), FAICD LLB, MEc BA BA, MA, PhD (Cambridge)
Company Director General Counsel to the Director, Riverina Regional Library Headmaster of University of Sydney and Sydney Grammar School Appointed 2004 Appointed 2003 an Adjunct Professor in its current term ends December 2013 current term ends December 2011 Appointed 1 January 2008 Graduate School of Government current term ends December 2013 State Library of NSW Appointed 2005 Convenor, Public Libraries Foundation Board current term ends December 2013 Consultative Committee Fellowships Committee State Library of NSW Chair, grants committee Foundation Board Audit and risk Committee State Library of NSW Foundation Trustees Public Libraries Consultative Committee liac advisory board My association with the Library goes back over 10 years Beyond my involvement with the establishment of the I am now in my third term as Local Government I am currently Headmaster of Sydney Grammar when, in my former role as CEO at Perpetual Trustees, Blake Dawson Prize for Business Literature, which appointee to Library Council, and am enjoying School. My published work centres on ancient Greek I was proud to sponsor some of the superb exhibitions the Library administers, it has been very rewarding to the opportunity to contribute to the growth and science and medicine. I have also worked as a musician staged by the Library. This led to my appreciation of become involved with the most impressive programs development of the State Library and the NSW public and have a deep interest in art, especially sculpture. the deep, diverse and priceless collection of absorbing undertaken by the Library to support both the public library network. I have a longstanding commitment The State Library has been part of my life since I was a materials held in the Mitchell collection. library network and specialist collections. to the recognition and development of public libraries child, and I am delighted now to have the opportunity in Australia. to support its work in a practical way.
Mr Michael Caulfield Professor Bridget Griffen-Foley Ms Lynette Nixon Ms regina sutton
BA (Hons), PhD MCom BSc, mba
Film-maker / writer Director of the Centre for Media Director, Innovation, State Librarian and Chief Executive and ARC Queen Elizabeth II Fellow Knowledge and Research, Appointed 10 February 2010, Resigned December 2010 in Modern History and Politics, PricewaterhouseCoopers current term ends December 2012 Macquarie University Appointed 2009 Secretary to the Library Council Appointed 2003 current term ends December 2011 current term ends December 2012 LIAC Advisory Board Grants Committee Public Library Chair, Fellowships Committee Consultative Committee State Library of NSW Foundation Trustees
My first sight of the Library was as a young boy I have been a member of the Friends of the State I am the Director of Innovation – Deals at from the western suburbs of Sydney and the addiction Library of NSW for several years; and in 2000 I was PricewaterhouseCoopers where I have worked for was immediate. I am particularly interested in the awarded a Harold White Fellowship by the National the past 10 years. In this role I am able to apply my Library’s future in the digital age and using its cultural Library of Australia. I serve on the New South passion for creativity and bringing people together wealth across all media platforms. Wales Working Party of the Australian Dictionary of to work differently so they can achieve better than Biography, which meets in the State Library, and expected outcomes. As a member of the council I write for a range of other publications. I am excited by the opportunity to contribute to the success of New South Wales’ very own icon.
82 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 83 Standing committees of the Library Council of NSW as at 30 June 2011
Audit and finance Committee Grants Committee Public Libraries NSW — Country LIAC Advisory Board In accordance with the Library Act 1939, section 7B (1), The committee is responsible for assessing Councillor Graham Smith, Cessnock City Council, The Board guides the strategic development of the the Audit and Risk Committee is delegated Council’s applications for Library Development Grants President, Public Libraries NSW — Country Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC) service. powers of investment, makes decisions concerning the received from local authorities in NSW. It defines Mr Martin Field, Manager, Richmond Tweed Members management of Council and Library Foundation funds, priority areas for grants and recommends their Regional Library The Hon. Mahla Pearlman AO (Chair) and advises Council when these powers are exercised. allocation to the Library Council. The Grants Mr Ian Greenhalgh, Manager, Armidale Mr Richard Fisher AM, General Counsel, University The committee met twice during the year. Committee meets as required. Dumaresq Council Library of Sydney; Adjunct Professor, Graduate School Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW Members Members of Government, University of Sydney; Ms Susan Doyle (Chair) Mr Richard Fisher AM (Chair) Councillor Julie Hegarty, Pittwater Council Member, Library Council of NSW Mr Richard Fisher AM Mr Robert Thomas Mr Noel Baum, Strategy Manager, Social Policy Team Ms Maria Girdler, representing Combined Community Mr Robert Thomas Ms Lynette Nixon Local Government Managers Australia, NSW Division Legal Centres’ Group (NSW) Inc; Ms Lia Chinnery, Governance Coordinator, Manager, Macquarie Legal Centre In attendance In attendance Canterbury City Council Mr Alan Kirkland, Chief Executive Officer, Mr Hakan Harman Ms Frances Sims, Director, Public Library State Library of NSW Legal Aid Commission of NSW and Community Learning Services Ms Frances Sims, Director, Public Library The State Library is currently implementing Mr Geoff Mulherin, Director, Mr Cameron Morley, Manager, Funding and Community Learning Services Circular 2009/13 Prequalification Scheme on the Law and Justice Foundation of NSW and Advisory Services, Public Library Services Mr Cameron Morley, Manager, Funding and Advisory selection of Audit and Risk Committees 2009–2012. Mr Nicolas Patrick, National Pro Bono Director, Services, Public Library Services Public Libraries Consultative Committee DLA Phillips Fox Fellowships Committee The committee provides: Ms Jane Pritchard, Director, LawAccess NSW The committee is responsible for judging and State Library of NSW Foundation Trustees • policy advice to Library Council in relation to the The Trustees were established by resolution of the The Hon. Paul Stein AM, Chair, Board of Governors, recommending the awards: the annual CH Currey provision of public library services in NSW Library Foundation Board at its special meeting of Law and Justice Foundation of NSW Memorial Fellowship, the Nancy Keesing Fellowship, • a consultative framework for the Library Council, 2 March 2001. Their role is to provide strategic Mr Michael Talbot, Department of Attorney the Milt Luger Fellowships, the National and State the State Library and key stakeholders in local direction, policy and financial management of the General and Justice Libraries Australasia Fellowship and the Library government concerning public library services Foundation funds. The following Library Council Mr Michael Tidball, Chief Executive Officer, Council of NSW Honorary Fellowship. More recently, • advice to Library Council in relation to the funding members are members of the Trustees as individuals: Law Society of NSW the annual David Scott Mitchell Memorial Fellowship arrangements for the allocation of State Government Mr Tom Alegounarias, President, for the research and writing of Australian history using funding to public libraries Members Board of Studies NSW the Mitchell Library, and the Merewether Scholarship • advice to Library Council concerning the Mr Richard Fisher AM (Chair) for the research and writing of 19th century NSW development of guidelines for Library Development Mr Robert Thomas history using the Mitchell Library, have been added to Grants; the committee does not evaluate grant Ms Elsa Atkin the committee’s portfolio. The Fellowships Committee applications nor allocate Library Development also manages fellowships awarded on a one-off basis. State Library of NSW Foundation Board Grants. Membership of the committee also It calls for applications for the fellowships, selects Mr Robert Thomas (Chair) includes representatives of key stakeholder bodies. suitable recipients according to fellowship guidelines Ms Belinda Hutchinson AM The committee meets four times per year. and makes recommendations to Council for the Ms Samantha Meers awards. The Fellowships Committee meets as required. Members Mr Graham Bradley AM Library Council of NSW Dr John Vallance Members Mr Robert Knight (Chair July 2010 to February 2011) Mr Peter Crossing Professor Bridget Griffen-Foley (Chair) Mr Robert Thomas (joint Convenor from March 2011) Mr Paul Binsted Ms Elsa Atkin Mr Richard Fisher AM (joint Convenor from Ms Regina Sutton (to December 2010) Dr John Vallance March 2011) Ms Sally Herman Mr Paul Brunton, Senior Curator, Mitchell Library Public Libraries NSW — Metropolitan Mr John Mullen (Executive Officer) Councillor Win Gaffney, Lane Cove Council, Ms Patty Akopiantz Mr Richard Neville, Mitchell Librarian President, Public Libraries NSW — Metropolitan Ms Robyn Holt Ms Jennifer Bice, Library Manager, Lane Cove Council In attendance Ms Lyn Barakat, Manager, Sutherland Shire Libraries Ms Susan Hunt Ms Lucy Milne Ms Kay Payne
84 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 85 Legislative change State Librarian’s performance statement
The State Library has met with the Department Library Amendment Act — of Premier and Cabinet, Local Government Division Section 12A (DLG), to discuss arrangements for providing advice The NSW Government has created additional to the Minister concerning any proposals by councils flexibility in the operation of regional library services for arrangements under s12A. Proposed arrangements through the introduction of a new section 12A into the will be further developed with DLG prior to formal Library Act 1939. The process to amend the Act began submission to the Minister for consideration. through the Public Libraries Consultative Committee in 2009, and involved detailed consultation with Library Regulation 2010 stakeholders. The State Library provided extensive The five-yearly review of the Library Regulation support to the Government as the Bill progressed occurred in 2010. The Regulation sets out that the through both houses of State Parliament in May 2011. State Library and local libraries across NSW may Section 12 of the Act enables councils to agree to make rules for the regulation of their collections and provide library services regionally; that is, across more services, and prescribes the amount for per capita than one council area. Such arrangements are termed subsidies payable to councils under the Library Act ‘regional libraries’. At present 70 councils (68 in 1939. The review involved consultation with NSW local country NSW) are party to s12 agreements for regional councils and the preparation of a regulatory impact library services. statement for the Government’s consideration. The Prior to the amendment, councils entering into such updated Regulation was gazetted in September 2010. arrangements needed to adopt an executive council model as detailed in section 12(1) or (12)2 of the Act. This involved one council accepting responsibility for the management and provision of the library (or an aspect of the library service) on behalf of the other council or councils. The other council or councils also needed to delegate their library management to the executive council. Section 12 had generally operated well, but it was considered more restrictive than the Local Government Act 1993, given that councils are able to operate other types of services under alternative arrangements in a more cooperative way under that Act. The new s12A enables councils that wish to operate regional library services using alternative arrangements to propose the arrangements that suit their situation. Such proposals need to be approved by the Minister for the Arts with the agreement of the Minister for Local Government. This will ensure that alternative arrangements for regional libraries meet the Library Act, the Local Government Act requirements, and Government policies.
86 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 87 Organisational structure State Library committees as at 30 June 2011
Library Council of NSW Executive Committee as at 30 June 2011 digitisation steering committee The committee is responsible for the strategic The Library-wide representation on this committee development and corporate management determines strategies, standards and practices to of the Library. inform and guide the prioritisation for all Library digitisation activity. Chaired by Scott Wajon, Regina Sutton, BSc, MBA A/Manager, Digitisation and Imaging Branch NSW State Librarian and Chief Executive (resigned December 2010) Disability Action Plan Advisory Group
Noelle Nelson, BA, Grad Dip Ed, Grad Dip L&IM Provides guidance and develops and supports the Director, Library Services implementation of policies, strategies and practices (Acting State Librarian February, May, June 2011) to improve equity of access to Library services and employment for persons with a disability. Frances Sims, BA, Grad Dip App Sc (Info) Chaired by Barry Nunn, A/Coordinator, NSW State Librarian and Chief Executive Director, Public Library and Community Policy and Partnerships, Library Services VACAnt as at Department of trade and investment Learning Services 30 june 2011 (Acting State Librarian January, April 2011) Greening the Library Committee This team is helping the Library become more Lucy Milne, BA (Hons), MA (Hons), MBA environmentally sustainable in line with our Director, Marketing and Business Development strategic priorities.
Richard Neville, BA (Hons), MA (Hons) Greening the Library team members are Anne Doherty Mitchell Librarian (Executive Officer), Sara Fishwick, Pauline Fitzgerald, Gerry Quach, Hakan Harman (Executive sponsor) Hakan Harman, BCom, FCPA, MPAdmin and Therese Weiss. Director, Operations and CFO (Acting State Librarian March 2011) Occupational Health and Safety Committee Forum for internal consultation on occupational Geoff Hinchcliffe, BSc Comp Sc (Hons), MBA, health and safety matters within the Library. Assoc Dip Elect Eng, AIMM Chaired by Rachel Blackbourn, eRecords Project Director, Digital Library Services and CIO
Permissions and Copyright Committee Collection Development Richard neville Noelle Nelson FrancEs Sims Lucy Milne Hakan Harman Geoff hinchcliffe Coordinates and monitors issues concerning Mitchell Librarian Director, Director, Public Director, Marketing Director, Director, Digital and Acquisition Working Group Library Services Library and Community and Business Operations and chief Library Services intellectual property and copyright within the The working group articulates a shared Library-wide Learning Services Development financial officer (CFO) and chief Information Library. The committee works towards disseminating officer (CIO) vision for developing the collection and ensures that information about rights issues across the Library, appropriate collecting strategies are in place to fulfil Functions Reporting to Divisions addresses policies and procedures to ensure legislative the vision. compliance and client awareness, and looks at Chaired by Jerelynn Brown, ensuring that the Library’s practices align with Curation Access & Information Public Library Services State Library Foundation Human Resources ICT Services Manager, Collection Services (including Volunteer Fellowships Program Original Materials Community Learning Facilities & Security Online Information Services industry standards. Program) Services Dixson Collection Collection Services Financial Services Digitisation & Imaging Chaired by Richard Neville, Mitchell Librarian, Events Counter Disaster Management Committee Drug info @ your library Services Collection Preservation Enterprise Information Grazyna Tydda, Manager, Access and Information Exhibitions & Storage Legal Information Discover Collections Maintains awareness of potential threats to the Access Centre Information Officers collection and updates counter-disaster plans. eRecords Public Library Network Research Committee NSW.net Services Merchandising/Bookshop Chaired by Agata Rostek-Robak (from February 2010) Conducts research and evaluation to inform the Venue Hire Acting Manager, Collection Preservation and Media & Communications promotion, planning, development and review Storage Branch Publications & Design of NSW public library services. Research & Development Chaired by Cameron Morley, Manager, Funding Government Relations and Advisory Services, Public Library Services
88 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 89 Representation on key external committees
Rare Printed materials Task Group Yr 7–12 Learning Panel Australian Dictionary of Biography, Communities NSW Research and Development Provides a forum for the discussion of issues associated This consultative panel was established in 2010 to NSW working Party Committee with the management of rare printed materials. support the delivery of the Library’s learning services Linda West, Access and Information Olwen Pryke, Coordinator, Research and Development Chaired by Maggie Patton, Head of Section Maps for Years 7–12 history students and teachers. Frances Sims, Director, Public Library and Community Australian Library Information Association Course Advisory Committee, Library and Staff Recognition Program Committee Learning Services (Chair) Children’s and Youth Services (NSW) Committee Information Studies, Sydney Institute, Oversees the Staff Recognition Program. Megan Perry, Manager, Community Learning Services Mylee Joseph, Public Library Services TAFE NSW The committee is comprised of staff members (Secretary) Barry Nunn, A/Coordinator, Policy and Partnerships, from across the Library. Australian Library Information Association Library Services Executive Sponsor: Hakan Harman, National Simultaneous Storytime Committee Dictionary of Australian Artists Online Director, Operations and CFO Mylee Joseph, Public Library Services (Chair) Editorial Board
State Library Joint Consultative Committee Australian Library Information Association Richard Neville, Mitchell Librarian
Forum for formal consultation on industrial relations National Summer Reading Club Committee issues within the Library. Mylee Joseph, Public Library Services (Chair) Disasters NSW
Chaired by Hakan Harman, Agata Rostek-Robak, Acting Manager, Collection
Director, Operations and CFO Australian and New Zealand Maps Society Preservation and Storage Branch
Trish Leen, Chair, Workplace Committee Vice President: Maggie Patton, Head of Section Maps, Original Materials Drug info @ your library Steering Committee Technology Steering Committee Sue Walden, A/ Manager, LIAC and Drug Info Services Provides advice and guidance to the Library Executive Australian Electronic Resources Australia Kate O’Grady, Librarian, drug info @ your library on information management and information Simon Cootes, A/Online Resources and technology strategic directions. Licensing Librarian, Collection Services Electronic Resources Australia Jim Tindall, Online Resources and Licensing Chaired by Geoff Hinchcliffe, Director, Digital Library Services and CIO Australian Library and Information Librarian, Collection Services Association Public Sector Information Geographical Names Board Member Volunteer and Staff Council Advisory Committee Richard Neville, Mitchell Librarian The council’s aim is to ensure the principles and policy Cheryl Grant, Government Publications Librarian, underpinning the Volunteer Program are achieved Collection Services History Council of NSW and communicated to volunteers and Library staff. Richard Neville, Mitchell Librarian Australian Newspaper Digitisation Program The council forms a communication link between (Executive Councillor) Library staff and volunteers to ensure the Library Jerelynn Brown, Manager, Collection Services maximises the use of volunteer services. Kathleen Mitchell Award Judging Panel Australian Newspaper Plan, Convenor, NSW Chaired by Susan Hunt, Pauline Fitzgerald, Community Learning Services Executive Director, Foundation Jerelynn Brown, Manager, Collection Services Law and Justice Foundation of NSW – Australian Standards IT-019 Committee Wellbeing committee Legal Information and Referral Forum (Computer applications information and To assist in maintaining a workplace environment Sue Walden, A/Manager, LIAC and Drug Info Services where the health and wellbeing of employees is highly documentation) valued and encourages employees to adopt healthy Susanne Moir, Coordinator, Bibliographic Access, Law Society of NSW – Law Week Planning Group living practices. Collection Services Catherine Bryant, Librarian, LIAC Executive sponsor: Lucy Milne, Director, Marketing & Business Development Centenary of Anzac Commemoration Legal Aid NSW – Cooperative Legal Service Committee Delivery Program World War 1 project Steering Committee Richard Neville, Mitchell Librarian Catherine Bryant, Librarian, LIAC Develops a strategic and integrated approach to the development of the World War 1 project. Children’s Book Council NSW Lady Cutler Legal Aid NSW – Older Persons Legal and Chaired by Heather Mansell, Award judging panel Education Program Acting Manager, Original Materials Mylee Joseph, Public Library Services Sue Walden, A/Manager, LIAC and Drug Info Services
90 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 91 Collection additions
Library and Information Association Public National and State Libraries Australasia Additions at a glance 2010–11 MITCHELL COLLECTION Sector Information Advisory Committee Re-imagining Libraries Projects Items added this year (excluding manuscripts & oral history) 62,009 Additions Additions Additions Total as at 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 30 June 11 Cheryl Grant, Government Publications Librarian, Susanne Moir, Louise Anemaat (Description and Manuscripts acquired this year (in linear metres) 198.88 Monograph volumes 7066 7700 7376 424,200 cataloguing), Karen Small (Do it now!), Kate Curr Current serial titles (paper) 14,403 Collection Services Bound serials 992 1939 2511 181,057 Full-text online serial titles 45,516 (Open borders), Josephine Hennock, Grazyna Tydda Sheet music 24 159 61 22,842 Web publications archived 716 Libraries Australia Advisory committee (Virtual reference), Noelle Nelson (Co-Project Microforms 1016 167 265 161,698 Digital images created (inhouse) 31,647 Noelle Nelson, Director, Library Services Leader, Louise Prichard (Community-created content) Computer files 22 18 8 487 (Elected member) and Jerelynn Brown (Collaborative collections) Audiovisual material 0 0 0 590 Posters 152 376 68 9600 Bookjackets 455 572 389 24,314 Libraries Australia User Group, NSW National and State Libraries Australasia STATE REFERENCE COLLECTION Stack Management Group Ephemera 1785 2882 2247 119,977 Cheryl Grant, Government Publications Librarian, Additions Additions Additions Total as at Manuscripts Agata Rostek-Robak, Acting Manager, Collection 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 30 June 11 Collection Services (Convenor to 25 March 2011), Manuscripts Preservation & Storage, Catherine Thomson, Senior Monograph volumes 12,641 11,324 12,292 1,016,550 (in linear metres) 15.92 61.96 198.88 11,388.58 Robert Deininger, eRecords Project (Convenor from 25 Conservator, Collection Preservation and Storage, Bound serials 2252 2627 4466 495,361 Oral history (in hours) 274 658 25 11,008 March 2011) Richard Chester, Project Officer, Collection Storage Newspaper volumes 732 1402 1152 58,981 Maps Microforms — Individual 80 26 3232 24,316 and Access, Collection Preservation and Storage reels & fiche 7714 2511 4449 1,078,036 Macquarie 2010 Committee Series sheets 0 0 6 79,097 Computer files 87 47 93 6,223 Richard Neville, Mitchell Librarian Aperture cards 0 0 14 71,935 National Oral History Association of Australia Audiovisual material Pictures Sally Hone, Curator, Oral History — tapes,discs, May Gibbs Trust (NSW) Committee film, video 360 215 88 35,786 Paintings 10 2 17 2124 Vertical file material 0 0 0 25,440 Prints and drawings 806 316 1304 130,702 Mylee Joseph, Public Library Services Nita B Kibble Literary Awards Judging Panel Rare Books and Realia 73 33 24 3275 Special Collections Maggie Patton, Head of Section, Maps Photographs Miles Franklin Judging Panel Monograph volumes and negatives 41,261 21,535 15,764 1,221,043 and bound serials 0 21 1 25,179 Richard Neville, Mitchell Librarian NSW Legal Assistance Forum Architectural plans 1042 850 1672 116,432 Donald MacPherson DIXSON COLLECTION Sue Walden, A/Manager, LIAC and Drug Info Services Collection Monographs and Multilingual Glossary Project Monograph volumes bound serials 0 0 0 20,970 NSW Legal Assistance Forum – and bound serials 0 0 0 4643 Working Group on Multicultural Library Services Manuscripts Shakespeare Domestic Violence Working Group (in linear metres) 0 0 0 42.9 (MPLA) in partnership with the State Library Tercentenary Library Cathy Hammer, Editor, LIAC Pictures Oriana Acevedo, Public Library Services Monograph volumes and bound serials 3 11 12 5607 Portfolios 0 0 0 205 NSW Legal Assistance Forum – Multicultural Service Single items 0 0 0 1581 Museums Australia Performing Arts Prisoners’ Legal Information Team Monograph volumes, Maps 0 0 0 1082 talking books, kits 3494 -3629 3557 67,739 Special Interest Group Sue Walden, A/Manager, LIAC and Drug Info Services Realia 0 0 0 268 Susanne Moir, Coordinator, Bibliographic Access, Disability Access Service Coins, tokens, medals 0 0 0 8156 Large print, Paper currency 0 0 0 800 Collection Services NSW.net Content Working Group talking books, Postage stamps 0 0 0 9707 Simon Cootes, A/Online Resources and Licensing captioned videos 967 451 941 18,592 MyLanguage Project Librarian, Collection Services Oriana Acevedo, Public Library Services NSW Public Libraries Document Delivery National and State Libraries Australasia Sub Committee Regina Sutton, NSW State Librarian and Chief Executive Karen Small, Access and Information (Chair from January 2009 to 12 November 2010) NSW Resource Sharing Interest Group
National and State Libraries Australasia Karen Small, Access and Information Consortium Public Libraries Evaluation Group Simon Cootes, A/Online Resources and Licensing Leanne Perry, Public Library Services
National and State Libraries Australasia Working group on Multicultural Marketing Working Group Library Services Lucy Milne, Director, Marketing and Oriana Acevedo, Public Library Services Business Development
92 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 93 Deposits and Donations The arrival and Sketches from a nameless land: The live. It features 1227 endangered species from the Memorandum 2000-15. SRL NQ363.10809/1, The Library’s collection reflects life in New South art of the arrival by Shaun Tan, Sydney, NSW: Hachette International Union for the Conservation of Nature, ML Q363.10809/1 Wales, with original and published material Australia, 2010. This set includes bound copies of each Red List. It is a reminder of the endangered state of the Hospital quarterly: Performance of NSW public continually added. Publishers contribute through the title, pairing the award-winning graphic novel with the world’s habitats, wildlife and the pressures placed upon hospitals, Sydney, NSW: NSW Health, Bureau of Health legal deposit provisions of the NSW Copyright Act 1879, explanatory work using examples from the author’s planet Earth by humans. Deposited by the publisher. Information, 2010–. Information about admissions, and for NSW Government publications, as required by research and sketches through to the finished book. NSW legal deposit. ML Q 333.95822/4 elective surgery and emergency department the Premier’s Memorandum 00-15: Access to published Published as a limited edition with a print signed by From field to yield, Tamworth, NSW: Regional performance. Deposited under the Premier’s information: laws, policy and guidelines. the author, the volumes are housed in a box resembling Publishers for Country Leader, 2011–. Covering New Memorandum 2000-15. SRL NQ362.1105/13, The Library accepts donations in good condition if a suitcase, complete with leather handle, luggage England, North and Northwest NSW, this annual is a ML Q362.1105/19 they support research level collections that document tag and strap. Deposited by the publisher. NSW legal resource for primary producers and rural business. Indigenous rights update / Amnesty International, life in NSW as defined in the Library’s Collection deposit. ML F/1677 The magazine includes information about services Broadway, NSW: Amnesty International Australia, Development Policy available at
94 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 95 John Olsen, Ken Done, Margaret Olley, Pro Hart, the Macquarie Collector’s Chest in 2004, putting 01 GOVERNOR philip gidley king, c. 1800, Tim Storrier and Wendy Sharpe. Donated by it immediately into the public domain where it has artist unknown, donated by philip R Ian Lloyd through the Cultural Gifts Program. excited interest. This carefully researched history and david king, ML 10/89 documents the life of the chest and adds significant ml 1257 02 ANNA josepha Music by Andrew Zuckerman, Sydney, NSW: information to knowledge of the Macquarie period in king, c. 1800, Hachette, 2010. Fifty artists, composers, producers NSW. Deposited by the publisher by arrangement. artist unknown, donated by philip and performers from the rock, rap, dance, soul, R&B, ML REF1/749.3/2A and david king, classical, country, reggae, pop and jazz world are Wendy Sharpe by Wendy Sharpe, West Wyalong, ml 1257 03 ‘front view of subjected to Zuckerman’s democratic style and hyper- NSW: Martin Lane Design, 2011. Produced to coincide st heliers. ist real photography to create an inspiring and brilliant with a major survey exhibition at the SH Ervin gallery, september 1831’, christiana susan perspective of music and musicians. NSW legal deposit. the book is illustrated with full colour artworks and dumaresq, Deposited by the publisher. ML Q781.6/4 photographs and includes biographical information. pxb 482 NSW children of parents with a mental illness Limited edition including a signed etching. NSW legal (COPMI): Framework for mental health services 2010- deposit. Deposited by the publisher. ML Q759.994/867 2015, North Sydney, NSW: NSW Health, 2010. Strategic Personal papers of Judie Stephens OAM. This is directions for the continuing development of Area an archive from the period 1990–2010 and includes Mental Health Services for children of parents with a personal, legal and medical documents covering the mental illness and their families. Deposited under the life of Ms Stephens’ grandson, Jackson Stubbs (1993- Premier’s Memorandum 2000-15. SRL NQ362.2042/7, 2005), who required constant attention after a motor ML Q362.2042/5 accident in which his parents were killed. Ms Stephens News 2.0: Can journalism survive the Internet? by designed the website
96 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 97 and became a pioneer of the Australian wine 01 LETTERS from This makes a total of 327 current NSW newspapers, encyclopedia defines and contextualizes the baby sir edward industry. Dalwood’s wines were internationally ‘weary’ dunlop to and brings the total number of newspapers known to boomer generation and the contributions of its dr rowan nicks acclaimed, receiving prizes and trophies at local and 1977–92, donated have been published in NSW to 2011. members throughout modern American history. international exhibitions, including medals in the by dr rowan nicks, The Library acquired volumes from 1891–95 and The baby boomer generation still comprises over a ml mss 8069 Paris International Exhibition of 1867. Donated to the 02 the irish citizen, 1901–1909 to fill gaps in our holdings of The Referee, quarter of the US population and the contributions and Library by Pernod Ricard Pacific. ML MSS 8051 sydney, saturday Sydney, NSW: Edward Lewis, 1886–1939, a heavily influences of its members are everywhere. 2 december 1871 Yearbook / Equestrian NSW, Horsley Park, NSW: used newspaper. SRL N305.24409/5 Equestrian NSW, 2010–. The yearbook of the peak Berg Fashion Library, Oxford: Berg Publishers. body of horsemanship in the state (previously the Heritage newspapers going online Online portal that includes over 60 Berg fashion Through collaboration with the National Library NSW Branch of the Equestrian Federation of e-books and other reference resources, as well as 4200 of Australia, this year the Library provided content Australia), consists of an annual update on the images from the V&A Museum’s historical fashion to facilitate digitisation of an additional 13 NSW association and its activities. NSW legal deposit. collection, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume newspapers. Additional titles now live include: Deposited by the publisher. ML Q798.20994/9 Institute collection and the MoMu Fashion Museum. • The Australian Children’s Newspaper, 1899–1900 Accessible to clients via the Library’s website. Newspapers • Braidwood Independent, 1867 Black Douglas: Ein australischer roman by The Library aims to acquire, preserve and provide • Illustrated Sydney News, 1853–72. Wilhelmine Guischard, Leipzig: Brockhaus, 1860. Rare access to all NSW newspapers, past and present, and Visit Trove at
98 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 99 Catalogue of the valuable botanical library of the turn of the century provide a rich source for social 01 BULLEN’s circus poster, perth: Late A. B. Lambert, F.R.S., F.S.A., &c, London: Sotheby, history but are now rare as they were usually worn out mcshane & pead, c. 1945, ml posters 1842. Lambert, a British botanist, was known for his by use. ML Q645.40994/5 2289-2291 description of the Genus Pinus. His extensive botanical Historie d’un perroquet by Pierre-Jean Hetzel. Paris: 02 PONTIAC catalogue, 1940, library including published and original items and Hetzel et cie, c. 1875. A rare illustrated children’s book from collection important Australian material was sold at auction about a family of cockatoos who live on the Murray of motor car advertising after his death in 1842. This copy of the catalogue is River. ML Q843.8/9 ephemera, c. 1928–55, significant as it includes manuscript notes identifying WWI Diary, two albums of photos and a scrapbook. ml q629.22202/3 03 the arrival and the purchasers and prices realised for each lot. This collection documents the war service of Florence sketches from a ML 580.7016/1 nameless land, Elizabeth Holloway, born in Wagga Wagga, NSW. shaun tan, sydney, Dix-sept ans chez les sauvages … by Constant Holloway enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force nsw: hachett australia, 2010, Merland, Paris: E. Dentu, 1876. This is the story of as an unmarried woman in 1917 at the age of 43 and, donated by the Narcisse Pelletier who was shipwrecked near Rossel after serving as a nurse in England and Egypt, was publisher, ml f/1677 Island in the Coral Sea in 1857. The survivors managed discharged in 1920. The collection provides a rare to reach Cape Direction on the Australian coast where insight into the wartime experiences of an Australian Pelletier was adopted by an Aboriginal man, living nurse serving in the Middle East. ML MSS 8046 among the Aboriginal people of Cape York for Architectural archive of Harry Howard. Harry 17 years before returning to France. The book includes Howard was a pivotal figure in the development of engraved plates of Aboriginal music. MRB /170 landscape architecture as a profession in Australia. Album of drawings and photographs including /02 The collection is a rich source of information about watercolour views of St Heliers, Muswellbrook. In 1830, Howard’s influence on the current appearance of Christiana Susan Macleay married Captain William Lane Cove and other parts of Sydney, through the use Dumaresq, civil engineer, deputy surveyor general of Australian native species to create a bush landscape. and brother-in-law to Governor Darling. The album is The archive offers a wealth of information for inscribed on the title page ‘Christiana Susan Dumaresq researchers in landscape architecture, botany, 13th October 1830’ and contains the only known view town planning and architecture. ML MSS 8038: of the Dumaresq homestead at St Heliers before its VT 1456-1457, PXE 1042, slides 181, PXD 1081 demolition in the 1850s. Macleay’s work in this album Into the light: 150 years of the cultural treasures at the is among the earliest known by a woman artist in Australia. PXB 482 University of Sydney. Introduction by David Malouf; Economist Historical Archive and Financial Times essays by Jude Philp, Ann Stephen and Michael Historical Archive, Stamford, CT: Gale Cengage. Turner; photography by Michael Meyers, Carlton, Vic: Every issue of the Economist from 1843 to 2007 and a Miegunyah Press, 2010. This book features treasures in complete run of the London edition of the Financial the collections of the Macleay Museum, the Nicholson Times from the first issue in 1888 through 2006 are Museum and the University Art Collection. Published included in these online archives. They chronicle the for the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the financial and economic events that shaped the world Nicholson Museum, the work includes illustrations of over a lengthy period and offer perspectives on the highlights from the collections. ML Q708.99441/52 great events of the 19th and 20th centuries. Accessible Luna Park collection of plans, drawings and to clients via the Library’s website. photographs, 1920s–1970s. Since the opening in 1935, Furniture catalogue of F Lassetter & Co, Sydney: Luna Park has been a popular Sydney icon. In 1979 the F Lassetter & Co, c. 1895–1900. This copiously park was closed and many rides and attractions were illustrated work is one of the earliest comprehensive sold in 1980. Martin Sharp was involved in the fight to domestic furniture catalogues issued in Australia. save Luna Park and personally collected this material By the end of the nineteenth century, F Lassetter & containing drawings, plans, photographs of the rides, Co was one of Sydney’s largest ‘universal providers’. activities and buildings from Luna Park including The Catalogues issued by major department stores at the Face, Coney Island, the River Caves, the Tumblebug, /01 /03
100 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 101 Wild Mouse, Penny Arcade and the Big Dipper. artist’s wife, Enid Wilson, brother, mother and sister inspirational work of 26 poetic essays. One of the Binski and Patrick Zutshi, Cambridge: Cambridge ML 96/304 relaxing at the end of an informal meal at Herbert and best-selling titles of the twentieth century, the book University Press, 2011. This illustrated catalogue Collection of Australian motor car advertising Enid’s unit in Vaucluse. While the Library’s collections became popular in the 1960s counterculture and New provides access to the significant collection of ephemera, c. 1928–1955. These advertising booklets are rich in popular images of everyday life in the Age movement. This title, translated into more than 40 manuscripts in the Cambridge University Library. are lavish documents, reflecting the wealth of the car bush, domestic or genre images, such as this work, languages, has never been out of print. RB/2752 Features include the first complete Chaucer manufacturing industry of the period. Beautifully convey important information about life in the 1920s, Portrait of Edward Riou. This portrait of 14-year- manuscript and examples of European medieval illustrated in colour, they depict the exteriors, interiors including interiors and costume, as well as about old Edward Riou (1762–1801) was painted in 1776 as illumination from the ninth to 16th centuries. and mechanics of the vehicles in detail. Pricing Badham’s family life. ML 1444 he was about to embark as Midshipman on the third The catalogue describes and critically evaluates information is provided. ML Q629.22202/3 The Oxford handbook of lifelong learning, edited Pacific voyage of James Cook. Edward Riou travelled the importance of many of the manuscripts for the A map of the world according to the latest discoveries, by Manuel London, New York: Oxford University with Cook during his third voyage in 1776 and died a first time. SRL NQ 091.09426.1 London: Robt Sayer, n.d. but no later than 1775. Press, 2011. The handbook is an interdisciplinary hero in the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801. In between, Letters from Patrick White to Margery Williams, Created from a hand-coloured double hemisphere map examination of the theory and practice of lifelong as captain of the little-known ship Guardian, en route 1960–Oct. 1977, 1987. Margery Williams, the wife of of the world, this jigsaw puzzle comprises 62 pieces learning, encompassing perspectives from adult to save the starving colony in NSW in 1789, he survived the British Council representative in Australia, was and is housed in its original oak box with sliding lid. learning, psychology, career and vocational learning, a dramatic shipwreck after striking an iceberg at sea. a close friend of White who respected her opinions. A key map with the publisher’s details is mounted on management and executive development, cultural Now almost forgotten, Riou’s heroism on the Guardian ‘I have always valued your friendship and your mind’, the reverse of the lid. As the earliest jigsaw puzzles anthropology, the humanities and gerontology. is a crucial part of the foundation story of European White wrote to Williams in 1966. The 33 letters and date from the 1760s, this is an early example. The map SRL REF/N374/134 Australia. ML 1263 eight postcards deal with White’s work for the theatre, shows the the track of Cook’s first voyage, 1768–71. Oxford Language Dictionaries Online, Oxford: Rozelle Hospital Oral History Project. Roslyn Burge his travels overseas and in Australia, including his visit Safe/Q912/95 Oxford University Press. Includes online dictionaries undertook an oral history of the Rozelle Mental to painter Ian Fairweather on Bribie Island, his friends, Ernst Wilhelm Middendorf, letters and portrait for French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Hospital in 2009 to capture the memories of people political interests, and cover Australian cultural life of photographs. A medical doctor from Germany, Chinese languages, and the Oxford Language Web, who worked there or had involvement with the the 1960s in Sydney. ML 11/308 Middendorf served on board the German immigrant which provides translations in 13 languages. Hospital. Burge, an oral historian, interviewed ship Caesar as the ship’s surgeon, arriving at Twofold Accessible to clients via the Library’s website. 16 people include nursing staff, doctors, managers Bay, Eden, in 1855. The Caesar had departed Hamburg, Oost Indien by Hugo Allard and Romeyn de and a former patient. CY MLOH 642/1-16 Germany, on 15 November 1854 carrying a total of Hooghe, c. 1668. This unique portolan chart of the Saunders’ map of the Australian gold country, by 293 passengers, assisted immigrants and 13 crew. Indian Ocean and the East Indies includes Australia WM Brownrigg, London: Trelawney Saunders, 1851. During the four month long voyage many lives were and Van Diemen’s Land, and depicts the trading Compiled from official records and information lost from fever and disease, including cholera and territory of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in provided by Mr EH Hargraves, ‘the discoverer of the dysentery. ML MSS 8072 the mid seventeenth century with the inclusion of gold country’, this map provides detail and notes on News in conservation: The newspaper of the Dutch discoveries in Australia. The chart is engraved terrain in Wellington, Bathurst and Roxburgh counties. International Institute for the Conservation of Historic by Dutch cartographer Hugo Allard and lavishly The map highlights the gold regions and shows land and Artistic Works, London: International Institute for decorated and signed by Romeyn de Hooghe, an ownership, gold mining locations, creeks, rivers and the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works, held important Dutch Baroque artist and engraver. roads. Maps played an important role in spreading from no. 20 (2010). This title aims to provide news and Safe / M3 990/1668/1 the news of the gold discoveries to the public. information for IIC members, and contains reports Palm Beach 1945, by Adrian Feint. In this oil M2 812.2/1851/1 from IIC Council and regional groups, conference painting Palm Beach features with a view towards Survey of that part of the Great Dividing Range of listings and notices. SRL NF025.8405/1 the ocean baths at the southern end of the beach. New South Wales which separates the waters of the Nobel: A century of prize winners, selected and edited In the foreground is the camping area, with tents Clarence River from those of the Severn, by W Wedge by Michael Worek, Richmond Hill, ON: Firefly Books, and caravans at Governor Phillip Park. The painting Darke, 1849. This large manuscript map of northern 2010. This work profiles 200 famous and interesting documents the area before intensive residential New South Wales is drawn with pen and ink on waxed Nobel winners arranged by prize and by year. A photo development occurred following World War II. linen paper. It details the town of Tenterfield and other or illustration appears with each profiled laureate. ML 1260 smaller settlements, and marks the courses of the Additional illustrations make it easier for the reader The prophet by Kahlil Gibran, New York: Knopf, Mitchell, Clarence and Severn Rivers. This map is a to appreciate the accomplishments for which the prize 1923. The rare first edition of this work is beautifully fine example of early surveying work in northern NSW. has been awarded. SRL N001.44/30 presented with a gilt-lettered cover and includes 12 M4 805/1849/1 Oil painting on plywood, titled Al fresco, by Herbert fine black and white illustrations reproduced from Western illuminated manuscripts: A catalogue of the Badham. This informal domestic scene shows the original drawings by the author, best known for this collection in Cambridge University Library, by Paul
102 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 103 Public library grants and subsidies
Public Library funding State funding for strategy 2010–11 public libraries and The State Government provided $25,538,000 in local government 2010–11 to assist local authorities in the provision of voted expenditure public library services. The funds were managed and Cowra 12,945 45,332 314,694 24.31 allocated by the State Library according to the Library State Total local Deniliquin 7,693 34,171 272,008 35.36 funding government Dubbo 41,211 110,247 1,560,701 37.87 Act 1939, the Library Regulation 2010 and the Public subsidy & expenditure disability/ voted Dungog 8,646 34,635 183,011 21.17 Library Funding Strategy as approved by the Minister geographical July 2010 Eurobodalla 37,442 110,789 1,148,141 30.66 for the Arts, as follows: Population adjustment to June Per Council 2009 2010–11 2011 Notes head Fairfield 194,543 479,998 4,280,613 22.00 $ $ $ Forbes 9,744 37,923 215,656 22.13 2010–11 Budget Albury 50,522 133,162 2,448,259 48.46 Gilgandra 4,669 24,727 241,849 51.80 Subsidy: $1.85 per capita, as prescribed $13,192,879 • $1.85 per capita, as prescribed in the Library Act 1939 and the Library Regulation 2010 Armidale 25,696 85,353 1,696,317 66.01 Glen Innes 9,257 52,392 687,599 74.28 Dumaresq Severn Disability & geographic adjustments $6,222,210 • Additional weighting paid to each council in addition to prescribed funding. The weighting for Ashfield 42,541 111,660 1,963,110 # 46.15 Gloucester 5,094 27,114 193,177 37.92 each council is in part based on individual council demographic factors such as number of children, Auburn 76,519 198,706 2,283,400 29.84 Gosford 166,626 410,389 4,571,195 27.43 older people, multicultural communities, dispersed populations and relative isolation. Ballina 42,432 113,171 1,339,700 31.57 Goulburn 28,349 88,764 1,095,249 38.63 NSW.net $1,940,000 Mulwaree Balranald 2,479 19,481 63,200 25.49 Provides subsidised internet connectivity and online content to NSW public libraries Great Lakes 35,487 105,795 1,632,559 46.00 Bankstown 186,108 453,926 8,274,021 * 44.46 Outback Letterbox Library $100,000 Greater Hume 10,400 58,859 407,740 39.21 The Outback Letterbox Library service is operated by Broken Hill City Council on behalf of residents of Bathurst 39,339 116,220 1,398,057 35.54 the Unincorporated Area of NSW and Central Darling Shire. Greater Taree 48,503 127,741 2,048,600 42.24 Bega Valley 33,481 102,842 910,414 27.19 Strategic network projects $470,560 Griffith 25,703 79,075 734,228 28.57 Bellingen 13,369 49,866 487,400 36.46 Projects that support the development of the NSW public library network, including the purchase of Gundagai 3,870 23,498 129,490 33.46 multicultural collections, professional development, research, statistical collection and dissemination, Berrigan 8,591 38,458 479,670 55.83 Gunnedah 12,162 43,667 447,432 36.79 sector-wide communication and programs, association support etc Blacktown 299,797 739,319 7,797,007 26.01 Guyra 4,521 24,858 241,324 53.38 State Library services to public libraries $422,235 Bland 6,407 32,915 377,511 58.92 Funding to support the delivery of services from the State Library to public libraries Gwydir 5,380 42,912 142,610 26.51 Blayney 7,180 31,502 140,445 19.56 Library Development Grants (LDG) $1,190,119 Harden 3,624 22,213 98,171 27.09 • A competitive grant program for the purpose of improving library services Blue Mountains 77,784 198,961 2,184,414 28.08 Hawkesbury 63,552 167,117 2,872,965 45.21 • Grants are approved by the Minister for the Arts on the recommendation of the Library Council Bogan 3,003 21,529 202,345 67.38 The $2m Country Libraries Fund component of the State Government’s ‘Building the country’ package Hay 3,370 23,637 254,716 75.58 Bombala 2,615 20,980 68,476 26.19 is allocated via the Library Development Grants program. Note: these funds are additional Hills, The 176,487 429,645 5,924,783 33.57 to the $1,190,119 available.* Boorowa 2,452 19,446 66,878 27.27 Holroyd 100,122 247,707 3,416,135 34.12 Total Public library grants and subsidies $23,538,000 Botany Bay 39,664 104,957 1,643,700 41.44 Hornsby 162,216 395,322 5,549,112 34.21 Bourke 3,070 21,854 240,847 78.45 *The Country Libraries Fund allocation of $2m takes the total 2010–11 Hunters Hill 14,467 46,251 514,500 35.56 Brewarrina 1,911 19,129 62,645 32.78 State Government funding for NSW public libraries to $25,538,000. Hurstville 79,648 198,232 5,280,533 66.30 Broken Hill 19,960 67,348 762,490 38.20 Inverell 16,703 56,181 907,034 54.30 Burwood 33,678 92,226 1,368,327 40.63 Jerilderie 1,676 16,204 200,138 119.41 Byron 32,126 89,533 1,468,200 45.70 Junee 6,283 29,201 322,340 51.30 Cabonne 13,246 46,626 304,677 23.00 Kempsey 29,331 84,135 828,282 28.24 Camden 55,243 144,783 2,173,400 39.34 Kiama 20,641 60,909 1,078,675 52.26 Campbelltown 152,107 371,473 5,482,988 36.05 Kogarah 58,137 147,442 2,694,225 46.34 Canada Bay 75,999 205,244 2,150,549 28.30 Ku-ring-gai 111,400 273,620 4,065,500 36.49 Canterbury 143,111 354,549 4,575,668 31.97 Kyogle 9,824 38,093 309,765 31.53 Carrathool 2,964 21,818 358,200 120.85 Lachlan 6,872 34,809 308,865 44.95 Cessnock 50,834 134,680 1,190,600 23.42 Lake Macquarie 199,277 487,262 7,964,375 39.97 Clarence Valley 52,054 199,059 912,934 17.54 Lane Cove 32,501 86,005 2,870,007 88.31 Cobar 5,166 31,546 319,982 61.94 Leeton 11,906 45,969 546,533 45.90 Coffs Harbour 71,677 181,121 1,660,976 23.17 Leichhardt 54,525 137,988 3,221,850 59.09 Conargo 1,700 29,023 64,878 38.16 Lismore 45,645 117,573 1,569,300 34.38 Coolamon 4,219 24,151 135,926 32.22 Lithgow 20,980 63,120 1,221,135 58.20 Cooma-Monaro 10,416 41,562 111,131 10.67 Liverpool 182,261 459,693 7,351,893 40.34 Coonamble 4,306 24,975 197,834 45.94 Liverpool 7,941 38,399 333,000 41.93 Cootamundra 7,703 33,428 381,200 49.49 Plains Corowa 11,685 48,113 336,324 28.78
104 Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 105 State Total local Singleton 23,822 70,555 1,598,500 67.10 Library Development Country Libraries Fund funding government Snowy River 8,061 38,699 162,005 20.10 subsidy & expenditure Grants Program 2010–11 An additional $2 million was provided as part of the disability/ voted Strathfield 36,489 100,265 1,145,334 31.39 geographical July 2010 In 2010–11, 14 councils were awarded Library State Government’s ‘Building the country’ package. Sutherland 219,828 532,543 6,155,723 28.00 Population adjustment to June Per Development Grants, and 18 councils received Council 2009 2010–11 2011 Notes head Sydney 177,920 443,335 8,651,317 48.62 Council Project Project type Grant grants under the Country Libraries Fund program. $ $ $ Tamworth 58,515 201,190 2,068,566 35.35 Bland RFID for Bland Shire Technology $80,150 Lockhart 3,299 20,771 94,594 28.67 Temora 6,158 29,000 279,258 45.35 The grants were used by councils to enhance public Library Maitland 69,154 176,714 1,923,932 27.82 Tenterfield 7,024 34,079 307,700 43.81 library services, systems and facilities, and to build Coolamon Fitout for the Coolamon Building $36,150 Library learning space Manly 40,939 105,582 2,302,755 56.25 Tumbarumba 3,735 23,995 163,130 43.68 collections for local communities across the State. Eurobodalla Large print for the Collection $50,000 Marrickville 78,271 194,670 4,845,462 61.91 Tumut 11,396 41,884 232,076 20.36 ageing community Development Council Project Project type Grant Mid-Western 22,677 84,703 790,588 34.86 Tweed 88,993 239,104 5,414,277 60.84 Gilgandra Opening the box on Local Studies $45,097 Moree Plains 14,406 54,185 566,120 39.30 Upper Hunter 14,043 71,129 460,000 32.76 Albury RFID implementation Technology $74,446 Gilgandra’s history Digitisation Mosman 28,767 77,772 2,376,789 82.62 Upper Lachlan 7,512 42,976 360,700 48.02 Bankstown RFID implementation Technology $200,000 Glen Innes Upgrade of large print Collection $39,409 Severn and talking books Development Murray 7,236 35,890 156,484 21.63 Uralla 6,238 28,564 278,116 44.58 Blacktown Fitout of new Mt Druitt Building $200,000 Library Greater Hume New mobile library for Mobile $200,000 Murrumbidgee 2,556 20,052 27,740 10.85 Urana 1,269 15,054 48,500 38.22 Canada Bay Smartphone digital library Technology $31,900 Riverina Regional Library Library Muswellbrook 16,391 54,833 303,077 18.49 Wagga Wagga 62,904 159,311 1,715,584 27.27 Canterbury Canterbury e-library Collection $62,701 Greater Taree The Meeting Place: Programs $31,708 Nambucca 19,186 61,010 450,200 23.47 Wakool 4,427 27,573 188,160 42.50 (downloadable collections) Development promoting the Library Narrabri 13,693 49,233 585,334 42.75 as an events space Walcha 3,286 21,808 95,710 29.13 Holroyd Establishment of a Persian Collection $42,205 Narrandera 6,262 29,308 354,258 56.57 Walgett 7,209 36,596 306,840 42.56 language collection Development Guyra Guyra Library relocation Building $200,000 (new library) Narromine 6,818 29,890 279,742 41.03 Warren 2,833 19,447 234,907 82.92 Kogarah English language Collection $79,000 Kempsey RFID for the Mid-North Technology $200,000 Newcastle 154,777 377,471 8,407,876 54.32 Warringah 144,092 351,663 5,714,756 39.66 development collection Development Coast Cooperative Library Service North Sydney 63,914 160,373 3,371,622 52.75 Warrumbungle 10,323 55,920 447,886 43.39 Lake Macquarie Lake Macquarie history Local Studies $42,110 Oberon 5,391 26,812 274,178 50.86 Waverley 68,316 171,188 5,718,934 83.71 online Digitisation Narrabri New Wee Waa Library Building $200,000 Orange 38,685 102,328 1,678,240 43.38 Weddin 3,751 23,380 173,355 46.22 Liverpool Re-energise the space Youth $36,293 Newcastle Newcastle Region Library Technology $200,000 Services RFID project Palerang 14,323 63,310 246,069 17.18 Wellington 8,904 35,534 278,762 31.31 Marrickville Bringing the library to you: Outreach $80,700 Orange Books on prescription: Collection $71,718 Parkes 15,052 51,271 605,622 40.24 Wentworth 7,127 32,567 373,470 52.40 home library services mental health collections for Development Parramatta 167,431 408,783 7,378,164 44.07 Willoughby 69,269 173,592 3,806,379 54.95 (Statewide project) the Western NSW Libraries Penrith 184,611 450,101 6,996,251 37.90 Wingecarribee 46,364 122,952 1,882,742 40.61 Narranderra Cooperative special needs Collection $63,989 Shellharbour Shellharbour seniors Collection $92,500 collection Development collection Development Pittwater 58,818 148,158 4,537,766 77.15 Wollondilly 43,278 119,845 1,314,592 30.38 Pittwater Local studies digitisation Local Studies $45,385 Shoalhaven RFID for Shoalhaven Technology $181,355 Port 75,104 190,714 2,833,134 37.72 Wollongong 201,438 489,761 10,651,174 52.88 project Digitisation Libraries Macquarie- Woollahra 55,228 139,502 3,008,979 54.48 Hastings Queanbeyan eResources for the South Collection $180,000 Tumut South West Zone Libraries Collection $200,000 Wyong 149,382 368,264 4,402,311 29.47 East Region of NSW Development digital library Development Port Stephens 66,754 177,807 1,683,507 25.22 Yass Valley 14,796 56,811 444,728 30.06 Willoughby Willoughby heritage Local Studies $51,390 Upper Hunter Scone Library relocation Building $81,050 Queanbeyan 40,661 111,132 1,445,000 35.54 digitisation Digitisation and refurbishment Young 12,861 48,035 343,178 26.68 Randwick 131,714 322,411 8,441,097 64.09 Total (14) $1,190,119 Wagga Wagga Community Links Library Collection $64,863 Total 7,131,286 19,415,038 283,684,185 Richmond 22,934 84,987 603,100 26.30 (outreach to Seniors) Development Valley Wentworth Audio books for the Collection $26,000 # excluding depreciation Rockdale 102,211 252,549 3,229,749 31.60 community Development * includes capital expenditure Ryde 104,955 258,575 5,640,491 53.74 Total (18) $2,000,000 Shellharbour 66,905 168,980 1,872,870 27.99 All NSW councils were invited to apply for 2010–11 Library Development Shoalhaven 95,812 254,234 2,618,917 27.33 Grants in July 2010. Applications were due 24 September 2010.
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STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH Consolidated Parent Entity SECTION 41C (1C) OF THE PUBLIC FINANCE AND AUDIT ACT, 1983 Notes 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Income Pursuant to Section 41C (1C) of the Public Finance and Audit Act, 1983, and in accordance with a resolution Sale of goods and services 2a. 1,961 1,644 1,961 1,644 of the members of the Library Council of New South Wales, on recommendation of the Audit and Finance Committee, we declare on behalf of the Library Council of New South Wales that, in our opinion: Investment income 2b. 2,595 2,671 1,726 1,707
a. The accompanying financial report has been prepared in accordance with applicable Australian Grants and contributions 2c. 87,193 82,929 86,961 82,402 Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements, the requirements of Other income 2d. 242 183 142 109 the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 and Regulation 2010 and Treasurer's Directions or issued by the Treasurer under section 9(2)(n) of the Act. Total income 91,991 87,427 90,790 85,862 Less: b. The accompanying financial report exhibits a true and fair view of the financial position and the financial performance of the Library Council as at 30 June 2011 and transactions for the year then Expenses ended. Personnel services expense 3a. 29,628 28,804 29,113 28,329 c. There are no circumstances which would render any particulars included in the financial report to be Other expenses 3b. 15,231 15,945 14,981 15,752 misleading or inaccurate. Depreciation and amortisation 3c. 16,990 15,504 16,990 15,504 Grants and subsidies 3d. 25,404 25,648 25,404 25,648 Share of net loss of associates accounted for using the equity method 3e. 73 4 - - Total expenses 87,326 85,905 86,488 85,233
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year 16 4,665 1,522 4,302 629
Other comprehensive income for the year Collection Revaluation - 271,082 - 271,082
------Land & Buildings Revaluation - - Robert Thomas Richard Fisher AM Total other comprehensive income for the year - 271,082 - 271,082 President Member Library Council of New South Wales Library Council of New South Wales Total comprehensive income for the year 4,665 272,604 4,302 271,711 SYDNEY, 13 October 2011
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 126 incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation 127 Statement of Statement of changes in equity changes in equity (continued)
LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES for the year ended 30 June Incorporating2011 the State Library of New South Wales and for the year ended 30 JuneIncorporating 2011 the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation State Library of New South Wales Foundation
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 (continued)
2011 Notes Consolidated Parent Entity 2010 Notes Consolidated Parent Entity
Total Total Total Total Asset Asset Funds Funds Asset Asset Funds Funds Surplus Surplus Surplus Surplus evaluation Revaluation Revaluation Revaluation R Accumulated Accumulated Accumulated Accumulated Other Reserves Other Reserves Other Reserves Other Reserves
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Balance at 1/7/2010 1,606,174 788,156 - 2,394,330 1,594,006 788,156 - 2,382,162 Balance at 1/7/2009 1,604,652 517,074 - 2,121,726 1,593,377 517,074 - 2,110,451 Changes in Changes in accounting policy ------accounting policy ------Correction of errors Correction of errors Restated total equity Restated total equity at 1/7/10 ------at 1/7/09 ------Surplus/deficit for Surplus/deficit for the year 4,665 - - 4,665 4,302 - - 4,302 the year 1,522 - - 1,522 629 - - 629 Other Other comprehensive comprehensive income income Net Net increase/(decrease) ------increase/(decrease) ------in property plant & in property plant & equipment equipment Available for sale Available for sale financial assets: ------financial assets: ------Valuation Valuation gains/(losses) 13 ------gains/(losses) 13 - 271,079 - 271,079 - 271,079 - 271,079 Transfers on Transfers on disposal ------disposal ------Change in restoration Change in restoration liability ------liability ------Other ------Other - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3
Total other Total other comprehensive ------comprehensive - 271,082 - 271,082 - 271,082 - 271,082 income income Total Total comprehensive 4,665 - - 4,665 4,302 - - 4,302 comprehensive 1,522 271,082 - 272,604 629 271,082 - 271,711 income for the year income for the year Transactions with Transactions with owners in their ------owners in their ------capacity as owners capacity as owners Increase/(decrease) Increase/(decrease) in net assets from ------in net assets from ------equity transfers equity transfers Balance 30/6/2011 1,610,839 788,156 - 2,398,995 1,598,308 788,156 - 2,386,464 Balance 30/6/2010 1,606,174 788,156 - 2,394,330 1,594,006 788,156 - 2,382,162
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 128 incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation 129 Statement of Statement of cash flow financial position for the year ended 30 June 2011
LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES as at 30 June 2011 LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES Incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and Incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation State Library of New South Wales Foundation
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW AS AT 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
Consolidated Parent Entity Consolidated Parent Entity Notes 2011 2010 2011 2010 Notes 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Assets Cash flows from operating activities Current assets Payments Personnel services 32,872 31,823 32,357 31,391 Cash and cash equivalents 7 11,774 6,960 10,854 6,502 Grants and subsidies 25,401 26,706 25,401 26,706 Trade and other receivables 8 4,831 2,343 4,966 2,530 Other 19,121 16,279 18,830 15,323 Inventories 9 212 252 212 252 Total payments 77,394 74,808 76,588 73,420 Financial assets at fair value through profit or
loss 10 18,779 18,382 7,227 6,745 Receipts Total current assets 35,596 27,937 23,259 16,029 Sale of goods and services 1,597 1,495 1,597 1,495 Cash flows from government 82,600 80,517 82,600 80,517 Interest received 986 623 943 617 Non-current assets Other 11,917 9,291 10,882 7,734 Investments accounted for using the equity method 11 244 317 - - Total receipts 97,100 91,926 96,022 90,363
Property, plant and equipment 12 2,370,836 2,374,750 2,370,836 2,374,750
Total non-current assets 2,371,080 2,375,067 2,370,836 2,374,750 Net cash flows from operating activities 19 19,706 17,118 19,434 16,943
Total assets 2,406,676 2,403,004 2,394,095 2,390,779 Cash flows from investing activities Proceeds from sale of financial assets at fair value Liabilities through profit or loss 910 379 - 79 Purchases of property, plant and equipment, collection Current liabilities assets and intangibles (14,632) (16,529) (14,632) (16,529) Trade and other payables 15 7,681 8,674 7,631 8,617 Purchases of financial assets at fair value through Total current liabilities 7,681 8,674 7,631 8,617 profit or loss 10 (1,170) (729) (450) (267) Net cash flows from investing activities (14,892) (16,879) (15,082) (16,717)
Total liabilities 7,681 8,674 7,631 8,617 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 4,814 239 4,352 226 Net assets 2,398,995 2,394,330 2,386,464 2,382,162 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year 6,960 6,721 6,502 6,276
Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year 7 11,774 6,960 10,854 6,502 Equity
Reserves 16 788,156 788,156 788,156 788,156 Accumulated funds 16 1,610,839 1,606,174 1,598,308 1,594,006 Total equity 2,398,995 2,394,330 2,386,464 2,382,162
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 130 incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation 131
LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES Incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and Incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation State Library of New South Wales Foundation
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
a. Reporting entity a. Reporting entity The Library Council of New South Wales (the Library), as a reporting entity, comprises the State Library The Library Council of New South Wales (the Library), as a reporting entity, comprises the State Library of New South Wales (the parent entity) and its controlled entity, the State Library of New South Wales of New South Wales (the parent entity) and its controlled entity, the State Library of New South Wales Foundation. Foundation.
The State Library of New South Wales Foundation's Trust Deed provides for monetary support for the The State Library of New South Wales Foundation's Trust Deed provides for monetary support for the development of the Australian cultural heritage collections of the Library. To benefit the Library, the development of the Australian cultural heritage collections of the Library. To benefit the Library, the Foundation also attracts and encourages donations, gifts, bequests, endowments, raises finance for the Foundation also attracts and encourages donations, gifts, bequests, endowments, raises finance for the acquisition and preservation of objects of historic, educational and/or social interest, collections and acquisition and preservation of objects of historic, educational and/or social interest, collections and artefacts. The Foundation maintains and supports the work of the Friends of the Library who are a vital artefacts. The Foundation maintains and supports the work of the Friends of the Library who are a vital part of the Library’s operational and fundraising efforts. part of the Library’s operational and fundraising efforts.
In the process of preparing the consolidated financial report for the Library, all inter-entity transactions In the process of preparing the consolidated financial report for the Library, all inter-entity transactions and balances have been eliminated. and balances have been eliminated.
The Library is a not-for-profit organisation and it has no cash generating units. The reporting entity is The Library is a not-for-profit organisation and it has no cash generating units. The reporting entity is consolidated as part of the NSW Total State Sector Accounts. consolidated as part of the NSW Total State Sector Accounts.
The consolidated financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011 has been authorised for issue by the The consolidated financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011 has been authorised for issue by the Library Council on 13 October 2011. Library Council on 13 October 2011. b. Basis of preparation b. Basis of preparation The Library’s financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared in The Library’s financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with: accordance with: • applicable Australian Accounting Standards including Australian Accounting Interpretations; • applicable Australian Accounting Standards including Australian Accounting Interpretations; • the requirements of the Public Finance and Audit Act, 1983 and Regulation; • the requirements of the Public Finance and Audit Act, 1983 and Regulation; • the requirements of the Public Authorities (Financial Arrangements) Act 1987 and Regulation; • the requirements of the Public Authorities (Financial Arrangements) Act 1987 and Regulation; • Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and Regulation • Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and Regulation • Treasurer’s Circulars issued by NSW Treasury; • Treasurer’s Circulars issued by NSW Treasury; • Library Act 1939 and Regulation; • Library Act 1939 and Regulation; • Trust deed of the State Library of NSW Foundation • Trust deed of the State Library of NSW Foundation
Property, plant and equipment and collection assets and financial assets "at fair value through profit or Property, plant and equipment and collection assets and financial assets "at fair value through profit or loss" are measured at fair value. Other financial report items are prepared on an accrual basis and loss" are measured at fair value. Other financial report items are prepared on an accrual basis and prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention. prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention.
Judgements, key assumptions and estimations management have made are disclosed in the relevant Judgements, key assumptions and estimations management have made are disclosed in the relevant notes to the financial report. notes to the financial report.
Amounts in the financial report are rounded to the nearest one thousand dollars and are expressed in Amounts in the financial report are rounded to the nearest one thousand dollars and are expressed in Australian currency. Australian currency. Notes to the Notes to the c. Comparative information c. Comparative information Comparative amounts are disclosed from year to year to ensure that consistency of presentation is Comparative amounts are disclosed from year to year to ensure that consistency of presentation is maintained, except when an Australian Accounting Standard requires otherwise. maintained, except when an Australian Accounting Standard requires otherwise. financial statements financial statements d. Income tax d. Income tax for theThe year Library ended is exempt30 June from 2011 income tax. for theThe year Library ended is exempt30 June from 2011 income tax. LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES e. Statement of complianceIncorporating the State Library of New South Wales and e. Statement of compliance The consolidated and parentState entity Libra financialry of New statements South Wales and Foundation notes comply with Australian Accounting The consolidated and parent entity financial statements and notes comply with Australian Accounting Standards including Australian Accounting Interpretations. Standards including AustralianLIBRARY Accounting COUNCIL Interpretations. OF NEW SOUTH WALES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 State Library of New South Wales Foundation 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS f.a. PresentationReporting entity f. Presentation FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 The Library Council of New South Wales (the Library), as a reporting entity, comprises the State Library of New South Wales (the parent entity) and its controlled entity, the State Library of New South Wales Comparative amounts have been amended where changes in presentation are required. Foundation. g. Income recognition The State Library of New South Wales Foundation's Trust Deed provides for monetary support for the Income is measured at the fair value of the consideration or contribution received or receivable. development of the Australian cultural heritage collections of the Library. To benefit the Library, the Additional comments regarding the accounting policies for the recognition of income are discussed Foundation also attracts and encourages donations, gifts, bequests, endowments, raises finance for the below. acquisition and preservation of objects of historic, educational and/or social interest, collections and artefacts. The Foundation maintains and supports the work of the Friends of the Library who are a vital i. Sale of goods part of the Library’s operational and fundraising efforts. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised as revenue when the Library transfers the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the assets. In the process of preparing the consolidated financial report for the Library, all inter-entity transactions and balances have been eliminated. ii. Rendering of services Revenue is recognised when the service is provided or by reference to the stage of completion. The Library is a not-for-profit organisation and it has no cash generating units. The reporting entity is consolidated as part of the NSW Total State Sector Accounts. iii. Investment income Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method as set out in AASB 139 Financial The consolidated financial report for the year ended 30 June 2011 has been authorised for issue by the Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. Rental revenue is recognised in accordance with Library Council on 13 October 2011. AASB 117 Leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Royalty revenue is recognised in accordance with AASB 118 Revenue on an accrual basis in accordance with the substance of the b. Basis of preparation relevant agreement. Imputation tax credits on investment income are recognised as revenue when The Library’s financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared in the application for refund is approved by the Australian Taxation Office. Dividend revenue is accordance with: recognised in accordance with AASB 118 Revenue when the right to receive the revenue is established. • applicable Australian Accounting Standards including Australian Accounting Interpretations;
• the requirements of the Public Finance and Audit Act, 1983 and Regulation; iv. Grants and contributions • the requirements of the Public Authorities (Financial Arrangements) Act 1987 and Regulation; Grants and contributions, including donations and government grants, are generally recognised as • Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and Regulation income when the Library obtains control over the assets comprising the grants and contributions. • Treasurer’s Circulars issued by NSW Treasury; Control over grants and contributions is normally obtained upon the receipt of cash. • Library Act 1939 and Regulation; • Trust deed of the State Library of NSW Foundation h. Personnel services expense and other payables
Property, plant and equipment and collection assets and financial assets "at fair value through profit or i. Personnel services arrangements loss" are measured at fair value. Other financial report items are prepared on an accrual basis and The Library and the Department of Arts, Sport and Recreation (DASR) entered into a Memorandum prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention. of Understanding (MOU) effective from 17 March 2006 which sets out the arrangements for employment and payment of staff working at the Library who are considered to be employees of Judgements, key assumptions and estimations management have made are disclosed in the relevant DASR now Department of Trade & Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services, (DTIRIS), notes to the financial report. previously Communities NSW (CNSW). All payments to employees and related obligations are done in the DTIRIS name and Australian Business Number (ABN) and are classified as "Personnel Amounts in the financial report are rounded to the nearest one thousand dollars and are expressed in Services Expense" in the financial report. Australian currency. ii. Salaries and wages, annual leave, sick leave and on-costs c. Comparative information Based on the MOU with DASR, liabilities for personnel services are stated as liabilities to the Comparative amounts are disclosed from year to year to ensure that consistency of presentation is service provider, DTIRIS. Salaries and wages (including non-monetary benefits), annual leave and maintained, except when an Australian Accounting Standard requires otherwise. paid sick leave that fall due wholly within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised and measured in respect of employees' services up to the reporting date at undiscounted amounts d. Income tax based on the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The Library is exempt from income tax. If applicable, long term annual leave that is not expected to be taken within 12 months is measured e. Statement of compliance at present value in accordance with AASB 119 Employee Benefits. Where applicable, market yields The consolidated and parent entity financial statements and notes comply with Australian Accounting on government bonds are used to discount long term annual leave. Standards including Australian Accounting Interpretations. Unused non-vesting sick leave does not give rise to a liability as it is not considered probable that sick leave taken in the future will be greater than the benefits accrued in the future. 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
f. Presentation 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 132 incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation 133
LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES Incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and Incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation State Library of New South Wales Foundation NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 h. Personnel services expense and other payables (continued) Comparative amounts have been amended where changes in presentation are required. iii. Salaries and wages, annual leave, sick leave and on-costs (continued) The outstanding amounts of payroll tax, workers' compensation insurance premiums and fringe g. Income recognition benefits tax, which are consequential to the provision of personnel services by DTIRIS (previous Income is measured at the fair value of the consideration or contribution received or receivable. year CNSW), are recognised as liabilities and expenses where the personnel services to which they Additional comments regarding the accounting policies for the recognition of income are discussed relate have been recognised. below. iv. Long service leave and superannuation i. Sale of goods In the financial report of DTIRIS (previous year CNSW), long service leave is measured at present Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised as revenue when the Library transfers the significant value in accordance with AASB 119 Employee Benefits. This is based on the application of certain risks and rewards of ownership of the assets. factors (specified in NSWTC 10/04) to employees with five or more years of service, using current rates of pay. These factors were determined based on an actuarial review to approximate present ii. Rendering of services value. The Library reports the equivalent expense and liability in its financial statements to reflect Revenue is recognised when the service is provided or by reference to the stage of completion. this provision of personnel services.
iii. Investment income The superannuation expense for the financial year is determined by using the formulae specified in Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method as set out in AASB 139 Financial the Treasurer's Directions. The expense for certain superannuation schemes (i.e., Basic Benefit Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. Rental revenue is recognised in accordance with and First State Super) is calculated as a percentage of the equivalent of employees' salary. For AASB 117 Leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Royalty revenue is recognised in other superannuation schemes (i.e., State Superannuation Scheme and State Authorities accordance with AASB 118 Revenue on an accrual basis in accordance with the substance of the Superannuation Scheme), the expense is calculated as a multiple of the equivalent of employees' relevant agreement. Imputation tax credits on investment income are recognised as revenue when superannuation contributions. the application for refund is approved by the Australian Taxation Office. Dividend revenue is recognised in accordance with AASB 118 Revenue when the right to receive the revenue is i. Finance costs established. Finance costs are recognised as expenses in the period in which they are incurred in accordance with Treasury's mandate to general government sector agencies. iv. Grants and contributions Grants and contributions, including donations and government grants, are generally recognised as j. Insurance income when the Library obtains control over the assets comprising the grants and contributions. The Library’s insurance activities are conducted through the NSW Treasury Managed Fund Scheme of Control over grants and contributions is normally obtained upon the receipt of cash. self insurance for Government agencies. The expense (premium) is determined by the fund manager based on past experience. h. Personnel services expense and other payables k. Accounting for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) i. Personnel services arrangements Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except that: The Library and the Department of Arts, Sport and Recreation (DASR) entered into a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) effective from 17 March 2006 which sets out the arrangements for i. the amount of GST incurred by the Library as a purchaser that is not recoverable from the employment and payment of staff working at the Library who are considered to be employees of Australian Taxation Office is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an DASR now Department of Trade & Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services, (DTIRIS), item of expense; and previously Communities NSW (CNSW). All payments to employees and related obligations are ii. receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included; done in the DTIRIS name and Australian Business Number (ABN) and are classified as "Personnel
Services Expense" in the financial report. The net amount of GST recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office is included as a current asset in
the Statement of Financial Position. ii. Salaries and wages, annual leave, sick leave and on-costs
Based on the MOU with DASR, liabilities for personnel services are stated as liabilities to the Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement on a gross basis. However, the GST components of service provider, DTIRIS. Salaries and wages (including non-monetary benefits), annual leave and cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, the Notespaid sick leave to that fallthe due wholly within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised and Notes to the Australian Taxation Office are classified as operating cash flows. measured in respect of employees' services up to the reporting date at undiscounted amounts
based on the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. l. Assets financial statements financial statements If applicable, long term annual leave that is not expected to be taken within 12 months is measured i. Acquisition of assets at present value in accordance with AASB 119 Employee Benefits. Where applicable, market yields The cost method of accounting is used for the initial recording of all acquisitions of assets controlled for the yearon ended government 30 June 2011 bonds are used to discount long term annual leave. for the yearby ended the Library. 30 June Cost 2011 is the amount of cash or cash equivalents paid or the fair value of other consideration given to acquire the asset at the time of its acquisition or construction or, where Unused non-vesting sick leave does not give rise to a liability as it is not considered probable that applicable, the amount attributed to that asset when initially recognised in accordance with the LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES sick leave taken in the future will be greater than the benefits accrued in the future. specific requirementsLIBRARY of Australian COUNCIL Accounting OF NEW Standards. SOUTH WALES Incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and Incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation State Library of New South Wales Foundation
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Summary of significant accountingFOR THE YEAR policies ENDED (continued) 30 JUNE 2011 1. Summary of significant accountingFOR THE YEAR policies ENDED (continued) 30 JUNE 2011 h. Personnel services expense and other payables (continued) l. Assets (continued) iii. Salaries and wages, annual leave, sick leave and on-costs (continued) i. Acquisition of assets (continued) The outstanding amounts of payroll tax, workers' compensation insurance premiums and fringe Assets acquired at no cost, or for nominal consideration, are initially recognised as assets and benefits tax, which are consequential to the provision of personnel services by DTIRIS (previous revenues at their fair value at the date of acquisition (refer Note 13). year CNSW), are recognised as liabilities and expenses where the personnel services to which they relate have been recognised. Fair value is the amount for which an asset could be exchanged between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm's length transaction. iv. Long service leave and superannuation In the financial report of DTIRIS (previous year CNSW), long service leave is measured at present Where payment for an item is deferred beyond normal credit terms, its cost is the cash price value in accordance with AASB 119 Employee Benefits. This is based on the application of certain equivalent, ie., the deferred payment amount is effectively discounted at an asset specific rate. factors (specified in NSWTC 10/04) to employees with five or more years of service, using current rates of pay. These factors were determined based on an actuarial review to approximate present The personnel services directly involved in the preservation and conservation of original materials, value. The Library reports the equivalent expense and liability in its financial statements to reflect such that they become available and ready for use by the Library, are capitalised as part of this provision of personnel services. collection assets and are not depreciated.
The superannuation expense for the financial year is determined by using the formulae specified in ii. Capitalisation thresholds the Treasurer's Directions. The expense for certain superannuation schemes (i.e., Basic Benefit Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets costing $5,000 and above individually, or and First State Super) is calculated as a percentage of the equivalent of employees' salary. For forming part of a network costing more than $5,000, are capitalised. other superannuation schemes (i.e., State Superannuation Scheme and State Authorities Superannuation Scheme), the expense is calculated as a multiple of the equivalent of employees' iii. Revaluation of property, plant and equipment superannuation contributions. Physical non-current assets are valued in accordance with NSW Treasury's policy and guidelines paper TPP 07-1 "Valuation of Physical Non-Current Assets at Fair Value”. This policy adopts fair i. Finance costs value in accordance with AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment. Finance costs are recognised as expenses in the period in which they are incurred in accordance with Treasury's mandate to general government sector agencies. Property, plant and equipment is measured on an existing use basis, where there are no feasible alternative uses in the existing natural, legal, financial and socio-political environment. However, in j. Insurance the limited circumstances where there are feasible alternative uses, assets are valued at their The Library’s insurance activities are conducted through the NSW Treasury Managed Fund Scheme of highest and best use. self insurance for Government agencies. The expense (premium) is determined by the fund manager based on past experience. Fair value of property, plant and equipment is determined based on the best available market evidence, including current market selling prices for the same or similar assets. Where there is no k. Accounting for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) available market evidence, the asset’s fair value is measured as its market buying price, the best Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except that: indicator of which is depreciated replacement cost.
i. the amount of GST incurred by the Library as a purchaser that is not recoverable from the Collection assets are valued on a deprival basis as a surrogate for fair value ie. using current Australian Taxation Office is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an market buying price where the asset can be replaced and current market selling price when the item of expense; and asset cannot be replaced. ii. receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included; Each class of property, plant and equipment is revalued at least every five years and with sufficient The net amount of GST recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office is included as a current asset in regularity to ensure that the carrying amount of each asset in the asset class does not differ the Statement of Financial Position. materially from its fair value at reporting date. The Collection assets revaluation was completed as at 30 June 2010 and was undertaken by an independent valuer. The last revaluation for Land and Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement on a gross basis. However, the GST components of Buildings was conducted as at 30 June 2009 and was also based on an independent assessment. cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, the Australian Taxation Office are classified as operating cash flows. Non-specialised assets with short useful lives are measured at depreciated historical cost as a surrogate for fair value. l. Assets When revaluing non-current assets by reference to current prices for assets newer than those being i. Acquisition of assets revalued (adjusted to reflect the present condition of the assets), the gross amounts and the related The cost method of accounting is used for the initial recording of all acquisitions of assets controlled accumulated depreciation amounts are separately restated. by the Library. Cost is the amount of cash or cash equivalents paid or the fair value of other consideration given to acquire the asset at the time of its acquisition or construction or, where applicable, the amount attributed to that asset when initially recognised in accordance with the specific requirements of Australian Accounting Standards.
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 l. Assets (continued) i. Acquisition of assets (continued) Assets acquired at no cost, or for nominal consideration, are initially recognised as assets and revenues at their fair value at the date of acquisition (refer Note 13).
Fair value is the amount for which an asset could be exchanged between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm's length transaction.
Where payment for an item is deferred beyond normal credit terms, its cost is the cash price equivalent, ie., the deferred payment amount is effectively discounted at an asset specific rate.
The personnel services directly involved in the preservation and conservation of original materials, such that they become available and ready for use by the Library, are capitalised as part of collection assets and are not depreciated.
ii. Capitalisation thresholds Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets costing $5,000 and above individually, or forming part of a network costing more than $5,000, are capitalised.
iii. Revaluation of property, plant and equipment Physical non-current assets are valued in accordance with NSW Treasury's policy and guidelines paper TPP 07-1 "Valuation of Physical Non-Current Assets at Fair Value”. This policy adopts fair value in accordance with AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment.
Property, plant and equipment is measured on an existing use basis, where there are no feasible alternative uses in the existing natural, legal, financial and socio-political environment. However, in the limited circumstances where there are feasible alternative uses, assets are valued at their highest and best use.
Fair value of property, plant and equipment is determined based on the best available market evidence, including current market selling prices for the same or similar assets. Where there is no available market evidence, the asset’s fair value is measured as its market buying price, the best indicator of which is depreciated replacement cost.
Collection assets are valued on a deprival basis as a surrogate for fair value ie. using current market buying price where the asset can be replaced and current market selling price when the asset cannot be replaced.
Each class of property, plant and equipment is revalued at least every five years and with sufficient regularity to ensure that the carrying amount of each asset in the asset class does not differ materially from its fair value at reporting date. The Collection assets revaluation was completed as at 30 June 2010 and was undertaken by an independent valuer. The last revaluation for Land and Buildings was conducted as at 30 June 2009 and was also based on an independent assessment. Notes to the Notes to the Non-specialised assets with short useful lives are measured at depreciated historical cost as a surrogate for fair value. financial statements financial statements When revaluing non-current assets by reference to current prices for assets newer than those being revalued (adjusted to reflect the present condition of the assets), the gross amounts and the related LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES for the yearaccumulated ended 30 Junedepreciation 2011 amounts are separately restated. for the year ended 30 JuneIncorporating 2011 the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES Incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS State Library of New South Wales Foundation FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Summary of significant accountingFOR THE YEAR policies ENDED (continued) 30 JUNE 2011 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) l. Assets (continued) m. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (continued) iii. Revaluation of property, plant and equipment (continued) iii. Collection assets are depreciated under both the double declining balance (DDB) and straight line For other assets, any balances of accumulated depreciation existing at the revaluation date in bases according to the following major asset groupings: respect of those assets are credited to the asset accounts to which they relate. The net asset accounts are then increased or decreased by the revaluation increments or decrements. Monographs, bound serials, microfilm and microfiche 60 years DDB Multicultural materials 3 years straight line Revaluation increments are credited directly to the asset revaluation reserve, except that, to the Audio visual/electronic resources 7 years straight line extent that an increment reverses a revaluation decrement in respect of that class of asset previously recognised as an expense in the surplus/deficit, the increment is recognised immediately The use of DDB for monographs, bound serials, microfilm reels and microfiche is based on studies as revenue in the surplus/deficit. showing that usage is highest when an item is newly acquired and decreases over time, more rapidly in the earlier years than in the later, but never reaches the point of having no information value. Revaluation decrements are recognised immediately as expenses in the surplus/deficit except that, to the extent that a credit balance exists in the asset revaluation reserve in respect of the same Even if rarely used there is utility in being able to refer to an historical item for a piece of information class of assets, they are debited directly to the asset revaluation reserve. missing from other sources, or to use a particular item as part of a longitudinal survey or contextual data. Items in this asset group have a particularly long service life and DDB reflects their pattern of As a not-for-profit entity, revaluation increments and decrements are offset against one another use over their useful life. within a class of non-current assets, but not otherwise. The straight line depreciation method is for collection asset groups with much shorter service lives. Where an asset that has previously been revalued is disposed of, any balance remaining in the Multicultural materials have continuing high levels of usage which impact service life and audio asset revaluation reserve in respect of that asset is transferred to accumulated funds. visual/electronic resources can incur, in addition to regular wear and tear, technical obsolescence. In both these two asset groups usage is more evenly distributed across their service life. iv. Impairment of assets As a not-for-profit entity with no cash generating units, the Library is effectively exempted from iv. Land is not a depreciable asset. Certain heritage assets have an extremely long useful life, AASB 136 Impairment of Assets and impairment testing. This is because AASB 136 Impairment of including original art works and collections and heritage buildings. Depreciation for these items Assets modifies the recoverable amount test to the higher of fair value less costs to sell and cannot be reliably measured and, in these cases, depreciation is not recognised. The decision not depreciated replacement cost. This means that, for an asset already measured at fair value, to recognise depreciation for these assets is reviewed annually. impairment can only arise if selling costs are material. Selling costs are regarded as immaterial. n. Maintenance v. Assets not able to be reliably measured The costs of day-to-day servicing or maintenance are charged as expenses as incurred, except where The Library holds certain assets that have not been recognised in the Statement of Financial they relate to the replacement of a part or component of an asset, in which case the costs are capitalised Position because they cannot be reliably valued. These assets comprise 11,008 hours (2010: and depreciated. 10,983 hours) of original oral history and sound recordings on reel to reel and cassette tapes, accompanied by transcriptions and logs, covering all aspects of life in NSW. o. Leased assets A distinction is made between finance leases, in which there is an effective transfer from the lessor to the m. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment lessee of substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased assets, and i. Except for certain heritage assets, depreciation is provided for on a straight-line basis for all operating leases, under which the lessor effectively retains all such risks and benefits. depreciable assets so as to write off the depreciable amount of each asset as it is consumed over Where a non-current asset is acquired by means of a finance lease, the asset is recognised at its fair its useful life to the Library. Useful lives, residual values and depreciation rates are reviewed on an value at commencement of the lease term. The corresponding liability is established at the same annual basis. amount. Lease payments are allocated between the principal component and the interest expense.
ii. All material separately identifiable component assets are depreciated over their shorter useful lives. Operating lease payments are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the periods in
which they are incurred. The following estimated useful lives are used in the calculation of depreciation:
p. Intangible assets Buildings 50 years The Library recognises intangible assets only if it is probable that future economic benefits will flow and Plant and equipment 7 years the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. Intangible assets are measured initially at cost. Where an Computer equipment 4 years asset is acquired at no or nominal cost, the cost is its fair value at the date of acquisition. Library IT system 4 years Collection assets see below q. Inventories Inventories are held for sale and are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is calculated using the weighted average cost method.
Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 136 incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation 137 Notes to the Notes to the financial statements financial statements LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES for the year ended 30 JuneIncorporating 2011 the State Library of New South Wales and for the year ended 30 JuneIncorporating 2011 the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation State Library of New South Wales Foundation
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) r. Financial assets and liabilities u. Investments in associates Financial instruments give rise to positions that are a financial asset or a financial liability (or equity Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method after initially being recognised at instrument). For the Library these financial instruments categories include cash and cash equivalents, cost (refer Note 11). Under this method, the Library's share of its associate's post acquisition profits or financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, receivables and payables. losses is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
The information in Note 21 discloses the risks associated with financial instruments. All such amounts v. Equity transfers are carried in the accounts at fair value unless otherwise stated. The specific accounting policy in There have been no transfers of net assets between the Library and other agencies. respect of each class of such financial instruments is stated below. w. Adjustments through changes in accounting policy or prior period errors i. Cash and cash equivalents In the event that there are changes to accounting policies or errors that require prior period adjustments, Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and deposits held at call with financial they will be shown in the Statement of Changes in Equity and detailed in Notes to the Accounts. There institutions. are no changes in accounting policy for this period.
ii. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss x. New accounting standards and interpretation These financial assets are initially recognised at fair value. Gains or losses emanating from mark to Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 30 market on these assets are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. These assets June 2011 reporting periods. The following new Accounting Standards and Interpretations have not yet comprise units in TCorp Hour-Glass facilities. been adopted and are not yet effective:
The management of these investments is in accordance with a documented risk management • AASB 7 regarding Financial Instruments Disclosures strategy and the information about these assets is provided on that basis to key management • AASB 101 regarding Presentation of Financial Statements personnel. • AASB 124 regarding Related Party Disclosures
iii. Payables and receivables Payables and receivables are non derivative financial instruments with fixed or determinable It is considered that the impact of these new Standards and Interpretations in future periods will have no payments that are not quoted in an active market. These instruments are recorded at amortised material impact on the financial report of the Library Council. cost.
iv. Borrowings Borrowings are loans not held for trading or designated at fair value through profit or loss and are recognised at amortised cost utilising the effective interest rate method. Gains or losses are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income on derecognition.
The Library Council has no current borrowings. s. Trade and other payables Trade and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Library. These liabilities are recognised initially at fair value, usually based on the transaction cost or face value. Subsequent measurement is at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Short term payables with no stated interest rate are measured at original invoice amount where the effect of discounting is immaterial. t. Trade and other receivables Trade and other receivables are non derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. These assets are recognised initially at fair value, usually based on the transaction cost or face value. Subsequent measurement is at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less an allowance for any impairment of receivables. Any changes are accounted for in the Statement of Comprehensive Income when impaired, derecognised or through the amortisation process.
Short term receivables with no stated interest rate are measured at the original invoice value where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 138 incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation 139 Notes to the Notes to the financial statements financial statements LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES for the year ended 30 JuneIncorporating 2011 the State Library of New South Wales and for the year ended 30 June 2011LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES State Library of New South Wales Foundation Incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
Consolidated Parent Entity Consolidated Parent Entity 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
2. Income 2. Income (continued) c. Grants and contributions (continued) a. Sale of goods and services Other grants and contributions Sale of goods Blake Dawson 2 29 - - Library Shop sales 526 455 526 455 Capital Campaign – Discover Collections web design project 416 397 - - Other sales 922 671 922 671 Robmar Investments Mitchell Library Centenary - 125 - Rendering of services Law Society of NSW Public Purpose Fund 798 774 798 774 Fees 404 439 404 439 Nelson Meers Foundation 67 25 - NSW Department of Health 150 150 150 150 Admissions 97 49 97 49 NSW Premiers’ Department 63 50 63 50 Subscriptions 12 30 12 30 NSW Department of State & Regional Development 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 Total sale of goods and services income 1,961 1,644 1,961 1,644 Bequests 237 75 - - Donations of Original Material at Fair Value 560 95 560 95
Custodians Contributions 138 163 - - b. Investment income Other donations and grants 599 386 170 98 Interest received 1,001 660 957 655 Contribution from State Library of NSW Foundation - - 3,092 650 Westpac 35 35 - - Unit distribution on investment 1,170 727 450 267 QANTAS - 40 - Dividends received - - - - Private contribution towards Derby Collection Acquisition 2,000 Rent 227 448 227 448 Total other grants and contributions 7,065 4,344 6,833 3,817 Services received free of charge – refer Note 3b. - 707 - 707 Royalties 60 60 60 60 Total grants and contributions 87,193 82,929 86,961 82,402 Fair value gains on fair value assets at fair value through profit
or loss 137 776 32 277 d. Other income Total investment income 2,595 2,671 1,726 1,707 Franking credit refund 25 28 9 11 Member subscriptions 63 53 - - Other 154 102 133 98 c. Grants and contributions Total Other Income 242 183 142 109 Government contributions
Grants for operating activities 59,925 58,133 59,925 58,133 3. Expenses Grants for capital activities 17,607 16,438 17,607 16,438 a. Personnel services expense Salaries and wages (including recreation leave) 23,279 21,758 22,764 21,283 77,532 74,571 77,532 74,571 Superannuation – defined benefit plans 1,465 1,628 1,465 1,628 Employment grants Superannuation – defined contribution plans 1,655 1,451 1,655 1,451 Superannuation 1,465 1,628 1,465 1,628 Long service leave 1,041 1,570 1,041 1,570 Workers’ compensation insurance 359 543 359 543 Long service leave 1,051 1,586 1,051 1,586 Payroll tax on superannuation 80 93 80 93 Payroll tax 80 93 80 93 Other payroll tax and fringe benefits tax 1,749 1,761 1,749 1,761 2,596 3,307 2,596 3,307 Total personnel services expense 29,628 28,804 29,113 28,329 Total grants from DTIRIS (previous year CNSW) 80,128 77,878 80,128 77,878 Personnel services expense of $4.5 million has been capitalised as part of Collection Assets and the e- Records Project during the year (2010: $4.2 million). Personnel services expense of $0.9 million has been reclassified to Grants and Subsidies (2010: $0.9 million).
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financial statements financialLIBRARY statements COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES Incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and for the year ended 30 June 2011LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES for the year ended 30 June 2011State Library of New South Wales Foundation Incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
Consolidated Parent Entity Consolidated Parent Entity 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
3. Expenses (continued) 3. Expenses (continued)
b. Other Expenses c. Depreciation Advertising and promotions 407 230 398 228 Computer equipment 641 499 641 499 Auditor’s remuneration – audit of the financial reports 87 84 66 64 Plant and equipment 1,059 725 1,059 725 Cleaning 622 554 622 554 Collections 9,807 8,797 9,807 8,797 Computer software and licences 74 39 74 39 Buildings 5,483 5,483 5,483 5,483 Cost of sales 289 243 289 243 Total Depreciation 16,990 15,504 16,990 15,504 Courier, freight and postage 206 238 203 236
Electricity 921 919 921 919 d. Grants and subsidies Exhibitions 863 355 863 355 Public library subsidies including disability & geographic grants 19,415 19,214 19,415 19,214 Fees – contractors/projects 1,344 972 1,299 941 Library development grants 3,190 3,381 3,190 3,381 Fees – contractors/temps 620 831 620 831 NSW.net service 1,792 1,918 1,792 1,918 Fees – general 493 394 447 383 Co-operative and state wide projects 591 587 591 587 Information retrieval 172 168 172 168 Services to public libraries 416 548 416 548 Insurance 853 872 853 872 Vision Australia grant - - - - Revaluation loss of financial instruments at fair value through Total grants and subsidies 25,404 25,648 25,404 25,648 profit or loss - - - -
Maintenance and repairs 2,384 3,291 2,356 3,291 Maintenance undertaken free of charge – refer Note 2c. - 707 - 707 The grants and subsidies paid provide benefits to public libraries throughout NSW and include the NSW.net service enabling internet connections and access to online databases. Offsite storage costs 1,796 1,570 1,796 1,570
Operating lease and rental expenses 12 8 12 8 e. Share of loss in associate 73 4 - - Printing 758 900 742 858 Total share of loss in associate 73 4 - - Purchases – multicultural co-operative 437 526 437 526 Staff development 215 251 215 246
Stationery and consumables 264 308 262 306 4. The State Library of New South Wales Foundation Subscriptions 1,003 1,060 1,002 1,060 At 30 June 2011 the Foundation had $12.5 million in net assets (2010: $12.2 million). During the year the Telephone and other telecommunication costs 119 92 119 92 Foundation made a total contribution of $3.092 million to the State Library (2010: $0.650 million). Travel and accommodation 156 134 142 128
Sundry expenses 1,136 1,199 1,071 1,127 5. Charitable fundraising Total other expenses 15,231 15,945 14,981 15,752 No fundraising appeals, as defined by the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and Charitable Fundraising Reconciliation of total maintenance Regulations 2003, have been conducted by the Library. The Library's controlled entity (the Foundation) did Maintenance as per above 2,384 3,291 2,356 3,291 conduct fundraising appeals and these have been disclosed in the Foundation's financial report. Maintenance included in personnel services expense Note 3a. 906 888 906 888 6. Conditions of contributions Total maintenance. 3,290 4,179 3,262 4,179 The balance of conditional contributions received during the year that were not spent at the end of year amounted to $0.43 million (2010: $0.17 million).
7. Cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank and on hand 410 820 314 762 Short term deposits 11,364 6,140 10,540 5,740 Total cash and cash equivalents 11,774 6,960 10,854 6,502
Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 142 incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation 143 Notes to the Notes to the financial statements financial statements LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES for the year ended 30 JuneIncorporating 2011 the State Library of New South Wales and for the year ended 30 JuneIncorporating 2011 the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation State Library of New South Wales Foundation
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
Consolidated Parent Entity Consolidated Parent Entity 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
8. Trade and other receivables 12. Property, plant and equipment Sale of goods and services 468 215 423 215 a. Land and Buildings Less: Allowance for impairment (27) (5) (26) (5) Land Other debtors 52 122 51 119 At gross carrying amount 64,682 64,682 64,682 64,682 DTIRIS – long service leave (Previous year CNSW) 61 50 61 50 Carrying amount at fair value 64,682 64,682 64,682 64,682 State Library of New South Wales Foundation - - 183 187 Prepayments 3,142 773 3,142 773 Buildings Australian Taxation Office – GST recoverable 1,135 1,188 1,132 1,191 At gross carrying amount 202,763 199,876 202,763 199,876 Total trade and other receivables 4,831 2,343 4,966 2,530 Less accumulated depreciation (51,819) (46,337) (51,819) (46,337) Carrying amount at fair value 150,944 153,539 150,944 153,539 9. Inventories Total land and buildings 215,626 218,221 215,626 218,221 Held for resale finished goods (Library Shop) – at cost 212 252 212 252 212 252 212 252 b. Plant and equipment Computer equipment
At gross carrying amount 3,670 4,988 3,670 4,988 10. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Less accumulated depreciation (2,183) (3,011) (2,183) (3,011) TCorp Hour-Glass Medium term Growth facilities 18,779 18,382 7,227 6,745 Carrying amount at fair value 1,487 1,977 1,487 1,977 18,779 18,382 7,227 6,745
Other plant and equipment Reconciliation of financial assets At gross carrying amount 9,641 5,759 9,641 5,759 Carrying amount at the start of the year 18,382 17,258 6,745 6,280 Less accumulated depreciation (4,574) (3,521) (4,574) (3,521) Additions - - - - Carrying amount at fair value 5,067 2,238 5,067 2,238 Distributions 1,170 727 450 267 Total plant and equipment 6,554 4,215 6,554 4,215 Disposals (910) (379) - (79)
Revaluation gain/(loss) of financial instruments at fair value c. Library collection through profit or loss 137 776 32 277 At gross carrying amount 2,149,158 2,142,242 2,149,158 2,142,242 Carrying amount at the end of the year 18,779 18,382 7,227 6,745 Less accumulated depreciation (9,807) - (9,807) -
Carrying amount at fair value 2,139,351 2,142,242 2,139,351 2,142,242 11. Investments accounted for using the equity method
Investments in associates 244 317 - - d. Work in progress 9,305 10,072 9,305 10,072 Total investments accounted for using the equity method 244 317 - -
Total property, plant and equipment 2,370,836 2,374,750 2,370,836 2,374,750
The State Library of New South Wales Foundation, being a controlled entity of the Library, is a one-third shareholder in a private company, Max Dupain & Associates Pty Ltd, as a result of a donation received 29 June 2007. The Foundation’s share of assets as at 30 June 2011 is $0.253 million (2010: $0.330 million), The Library Collection was subject to a full revaluation on 30 June 2010 (refer note 1.l.iii). . share of liabilities is $0.009 million (2010: $0.014 million), share of revenue is $0.026 million (2010: $0.022 million) and share of the profit $0.003 million (2010: loss $0.004 million).
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LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES Incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and financial statements financial statements State Library of New South Wales Foundation LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES for the year ended 30 June 2011 for the year ended 30 JuneIncorporating 2011 the State Library of New South Wales and NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS State Library of New South Wales Foundation FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
13. Reconciliation of property, plant & equipment and collection assets 13. Reconciliation of property, plant & equipment and collection assets (continued)
2011 Consolidated (including parent at same values) 2010 Consolidated (including parent at same values) Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of each class of property, plant and equipment and collection assets at the beginning and end of the current financial year are set out below.
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Building At Fair Value $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Progress Comp Collect Eq Eq Net carrying amount at start of year 64,682 158,873 921 2,825 1,872,973 2,276 2,102,550 At Fair Value $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Net carrying amount at Additions - - 1,555 138 6,892 7,945 16,530 start of year 64,682 153,539 1,977 2,238 2,142,242 10,072 2,374,750 Donated materials revalued at fair value - - - - 95 - 95 Additions - 510 151 1,069 6,356 4,436 12,522 Revaluation – Donated materials gross carrying amount - - - - 271,079 - 271,079 revalued at fair value - - - - 560 - 560 Revaluation – Revaluation – accumulated depreciation ------gross carrying amount ------Revaluation – Disposals – at cost - - - (30) - - (30) accumulated depreciation ------Disposals – accumulated depreciation - - - 30 - - 30 Disposals – at cost - - (1,470) (12) - - (1,482) Disposals – Depreciation charge - (5,483) (499) (725) (8,797) - (15,504) accumulated depreciation - - 1,470 6 - - 1,476 Transfer from WIP to asset account - 149 - - - (149) - Depreciation charge - (5,483) (641) (1,059) (9,807) - (16,990) Net carrying amount at Transfer from WIP to close of year 64,682 153,539 1,977 2,238 2,142,242 10,072 2,374,750 asset account - 2,378 - 2,825 - (5,203) -
Net carrying amount at
close of year 64,682 150,944 1,487 5,067 2,139,351 9,305 2,370,836
During the year, original materials valued at $0.560 million were donated to the Library (2010: $0.095 million).
Collection Assets were revalued as at 30 June 2010 and Land and Buildings were revalued as at 30 June 2009 and tested for impairment at 30 June 2011. The 2011 depreciation expense for Collection Assets for the 2011 year was $9.087 million and is included in the total depreciation charge of $16.990 million shown in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
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LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES Incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES financial Statestatements Library of New South Wales Foundation financialIncorporating statements the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation for the year ended 30 June 2011NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
14. Restricted assets 16. Changes in equity The Library has assets valued at $13.7 million as at 30 June 2011 (2010: $12.9 million) which were originally received as bequests and other contributions. They are under different levels of restriction according to the conditions stipulated in the relevant documents. These assets have been invested with Asset Revaluation Accumulated Funds Total Equity TCorp Hour Glass investment facilities. Reserves 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 In addition, as at 30 June 2011, the Library had unexpended conditional grants and contributions which Consolidated $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 were received during 2010/11 of $0.43 million (2010: $0.17 million) in cash and other financial assets. Balance at the beginning of the financial year 1,606,174 1,604,652 788,156 517,074 2,394,330 2,121,726
Changes in equity - other Consolidated Parent Entity than transactions with owners as owners 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Surplus/(Deficit) for the year 4,665 1,522 - - 4,665 1,522 Increments/(decrements) on revaluation of property, plant 15. Trade and other payables and equipment - 271,082 - 271,082 Trade payables 1,386 2,134 1,385 2,132 Total changes in equity 4,665 1,522 - 271,082 4,665 272,604 Accrued payables 1,967 2,427 1,918 2,373 Balance at the end of the Personnel services and on-costs 4,326 4,073 4,326 4,067 financial year 1,610,839 1,606,174 788,156 788,156 2,398,995 2,394,330
Income received in advance 2 40 2 5 Parent State Library of New South Wales Foundation 0 - - 40 Balance at the beginning of 7,681 8,674 7,631 8,617 the financial year 1,594,006 1,593,377 788,156 517,074 2,382,162 2,110,451
Changes in equity - other Reconciliation of personnel services and related on-costs than transactions with Recreation leave and on-costs 2,768 2,699 2,768 2,699 owners as owners Long service leave on-costs 798 809 798 809 Surplus/(Deficit) for the year 4,302 629 - 4,302 629 Accrued personnel services 630 443 630 437 Increments/(decrements) on Accrued payroll tax 130 122 130 122 revaluation of property, plant and equipment - - - Total 4,326 4,073 4,326 4067 Increments/(decrements) on revaluation of collection - - 271,082 - 271,082
Total changes in equity 4,302 629 - 271,082 4,302 271,711 Balance at the end of the financial year 1,598,308 1,594,006 788,156 788,156 2,386,464 2,382,162
Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 148 incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation 149 Notes to the Notes to the financial statements financial statements LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES for the year ended 30 JuneIncorporating 2011 the State Library of New South Wales and for the year ended 30 JuneIncorporating 2011 the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation State Library of New South Wales Foundation
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
Consolidated Parent Entity Consolidated Parent Entity 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
17. Commitments for expenditure 19. Reconciliation of cash flows from operating activities a. Capital commitments to deficit for the year Aggregate capital expenditure for the acquisition of general Net cash flows from operating activities 19,706 17,118 19,434 16,943 capital items contracted for at balance date and not provided Non-cash items for: Depreciation (16,990) (15,504) (16,990) (15,504) Not later than one year 1,624 372 1,624 372 Written down value of disposals - - Total (including GST) 1,624 372 1,624 372 Donation of original material at fair value 560 95 560 95 Gains/(losses) on revaluation of financial instruments 137 776 32 277 b. Other expenditure commitments (Increase)/decrease in payables 1,423 (1,779) 1,369 (1,775) Aggregate other expenditure for the acquisition of offsite storage Increase/(decrease) in receivables (58) 771 (63) 544 and other general items contracted for at balance date and not Increase/(decrease) in investments in associates (73) (4) - - provided for: Increase/(decrease) in inventory (40) 49 (40) 49 Not later than one year 4,438 4,654 4,438 4,654 Surplus/(deficit) for the year 4,665 1,522 4,302 629 Later than one year and not later than 5 years 8,366 7,972 8,366 7,972 Later than 5 years 13,862 15,919 13,862 15,919 Total (including GST) 26,666 28,545 26,666 28,545 20. Non-cash financing and investing activities
Non-cash financing and investing activities represented the acceptance of personnel services of $2.6 c. Operating lease and rental commitments million (2010: $3.3 million) by NSW Government. Future non-cancellable operating leases and rentals not provided for and payable: 21. Financial instruments and risk management Not later than one year 6 3 6 3 The Library's principal financial instruments, which are identified below, arise directly from the Library's Later than one year and not later than 5 years 11 - 11 - operations or are required to finance the Library's operations. The Library does not enter into or trade Total (including GST) 17 3 17 3 financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes. The Library's primary investments are placed with NSW Treasury Corporation (TCorp).
Commitments disclosed above include input tax credits of $2.61 million that are expected to be recoverable The Library's main risks arising from financial instruments are outlined below together with the Library's from the Australian Taxation Office (2010: $2.63 million). policies for measuring and managing risk. Further qualitative and quantitative disclosures are included throughout this financial report. 18. Contingent assets and liabilities The Library Council is not aware of any contingent liabilities or contingent assets relevant to its activities as at 30 June 2011 (2010: nil).
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21. Financial instruments and risk management (continued) 2010 Consolidated Carrying Amount Parent Entity Carrying Amount a. Financial instruments Consolidated Parent Entity 2010 2010 Carrying Amount Carrying Amount Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial At fair value $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 2011 2010 2011 2010 Instrument Note Category Derivatives $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Categories TCorp Hour-Glass Financial Assets Investment Facility 18,382 18,382 6,745 6,745 Class Shares Cash and cash Total 18,382 18,382 6,745 6,745 equivalents 7 N/A 11,774 6,960 10,854 6,502 Loans and receivables Receivables* 8 (at amortised cost) 493 332 631 516 Financial assets at At fair value through profit or b. Credit risk fair value** 10 loss 18,779 18,382 7,227 6,745 Credit risk arises where there is the possibility of the Library's debtors defaulting on their contractual Financial Liabilities obligations, resulting in a financial loss to the Library. Credit risk can also arise from the financial assets of Class the Library, including cash, receivables, Hour-Glass investment facilities and authority deposits. The Financial liabilities measured at Library's maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amounts of the financial assets Payables 15 amortised cost 7,681 8,674 7,631 8,617 included in the Statement of Financial Position. Credit risk associated with the Library's financial assets is regarded as minimal as the counterparty of the Library's main financial assets is NSW Treasury * Excludes prepayments of $3.142 million, long service leave owed by the Crown, $0.061 million, and Corporation. The risk of default is minimised as the Library is subject to effective performance management statutory receivables of $1.135 million (2010: $0.773 million, and monitoring by the NSW Government. $0.050 million, and $1.188 million respectively) as these items are not within scope of AASB 7. ** The average rate of return for financial assets at fair value held in the TCorp Hour-Glass Investment Authority deposits Facility for the 2011 year was 7.138% (2010: 8.698%). The Library has placed funds on deposit with TCorp, which has been rated “AAA” by Standard and Poor’s.
These deposits are similar to money market or bank deposits and can be placed “at call” or for a fixed term.
For fixed term deposits, the interest rate payable by TCorp is negotiated initially and is fixed for the term of the deposit, while the interest rate payable on at call deposits can vary. The deposits at balance date were earning an average interest rate of 4.70% (2010: 4.37%), while over the year the weighted average interest Fair value recognised in the statement of financial position rate was 4.98% (2010: 4.08%). None of these assets are past due or impaired. The Library uses the following hierarchy for disclosing the fair value of financial instruments by valuation technique: Receivables • Level 1 – Derived from quoted prices in active markets for identical assets/liabilities. The only financial assets that are past due or impaired are 'Sales of goods and services' in the 'Receivables' • Level 2 – Derived from inputs other than quoted prices that are observable directly or indirectly. category of the Statement of Financial Position as per the table below. • Level 3 – Derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset/liability not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs)
2011 Consolidated Carrying Amount Parent Entity Carrying Amount 2011 2011 Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total At fair value $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Derivatives TCorp Hour-Glass Investment Facility 18,779 18,779 7,227 7,227 Shares Total 18,779 18,779 7,227 7,227
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red Consolidated 2011 Amount Profit Equity Profit Equity $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Total Parent
impai impaired impaired Financial assets: considered considered due but not Parent Past Parent Total Past due but not impaired Consolidated Consolidated Consolidated Cash and cash equivalents 11,774 (118) (118) 118 118 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Receivables 493 - - - - Financial assets at fair 2011 value 18,779 (188) (188) 188 188 Financial liabilities: < 3 months overdue 216 203 214 201 2 2 Payables 7,681 - - - - 3 - 6 months overdue 19 18 4 4 15 14
> 6 months overdue 46 46 36 36 10 10
Impairment (27) (26) - - (27) (26) -1% -1% 1% 1% Total 254 241 254 241 0 0 Carrying 2010 Consolidated 2010 Amount Profit Equity Profit Equity $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 < 3 months overdue 71 71 69 69 2 2 Financial assets: 3 – 6 months overdue 1 1 - - 1 1 Cash and cash equivalents 6,960 (70) (70) 70 70 > 6 months overdue 2 2 - - 2 2 Receivables 332 - - - - Financial assets at fair Impairment (5) (5) - - (5) (5) value 18,382 (184) (184) 184 184 Total 69 69 69 69 - - Financial liabilities: Notes Payables 8,674 - - - - 1. Each column in the table reports “gross receivables”. 2. The ageing analysis excludes statutory receivables, as these are not within the scope of AASB 7 and excludes receivables that are not past due and not impaired. Therefore, the “total” will not reconcile to the receivables total recognised in the statement of financial position.
-1% -1% 1% 1% c. Liquidity risk Carrying Parent 2011 Profit Equity Profit Equity Liquidity risk is the risk that the Library will not be able to meet its payment obligations when they fall due. Amount The Library continually manages this risk through monitoring its cash flows and maintaining sufficient cash $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 and cash equivalents to meet projected outgoings. The Library's exposure to liquidity risk is considered Financial assets: insignificant based on the data from prior periods and the current assessment of risk. Cash and cash equivalents 10,854 (109) (109) 109 109 Receivables 631 - - - - d. Market risk Financial assets at fair Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because value 7,227 (72) (72) 72 72 of changes in market prices. The Library's exposures to market risk are primarily through interest rate risk on borrowings and other price risks associated with the movement in the unit price of TCorp's Hour-Glass Financial liabilities: investment facilities. The Library has no borrowings and does not enter into commodity contracts. The Payables 7,631 - - - - Library's exposure to interest rate risk is set out below.
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A E 21. Financial instruments and risk management (continued) Aboriginal employment 60 Electronic Records capital project (eRecords) 35 d. Market risk (continued) Accidents and incidents 63 Electronic service delivery 35 Accounting 123 e-requests 36 Assets 120, 130 e-resources 35 Cash flow, statement of 131 Ethnic Affairs Priority Statement -1% -1% 1% 1% Equity, changes in 128 see Multicultural Policies and Services Program Financial position, statement of 130 Equal Employment Opportunity 60 Carrying Income, including comprehensive 74, 127 Events 46, 48 Parent 2010 Amount Profit Equity Profit Equity Revenue 75 Executive Committee 89 Risk management 77, 79 also see Organisational Structure $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Summary of significant accounting policies 132 Exhibitions 46, 47, 52 Accounts, payment of 77 Touring exhibitions 20, 54 Financial assets: Annual Performance Development Review 60 Expenses 76 Cash and cash Audit External Committees, Representation on key 91 and Finance (Risk) Committee 84 equivalents 6502 (65) (65) 65 65 Independent Auditor’s Report 124 F Public Finance and Audit Act, 1983, statement 126 Fellowships and scholarships 56 Receivables 516 - - - - Fellowships Committee 84 Financial assets at fair B Financial Bequests and donations 75, 94 Expenses 76 value 6,745 (67) (67) 67 67 also see Foundation, State Library of NSW Independent Auditor’s Report 124 Financial liabilities: Bookshop, see Library Shop Instruments and risk management 151 Building and maintenance projects 73 Internal Audit and Risk Management Statement 79 Payables 8,617 - - - - Management 76 C Notes to financial statement 132 Client feedback 36 Overview 74 Client-focused Library 34 Financial Report 123 Collections 37 Flickr 39 Additions at a glance 2010–11 93 Foundation State Library of NSW 68, 110 Client-driven collections and services 34 e. Price risk Deposits and donations 94 G Discover Collections 65 Glasshouse Learning Space 12 The Library is exposed to price risk primarily though its investment in the TCorp Hour-Glass investment Dixson collection 93 Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 121 facilities, which are held for strategic rather than trading purposes. The value of a unit in each Hour-Glass Loans to external exhibitions 39 Grants Major purchases 99 Committee 84 facility is the net asset value of the facility divided by the number of units on issue. The Hour-Glass Mitchell collection 93 Library Development Grants 107 facilities are also discussed under 'credit risk' above. Investment in the Hour-Glass facilities limits the Newspapers 98 Guarantee of Service 25 Library's exposure to risk, as it allows diversification across a pool of funds, with different investment Preservation and storage 38 State Reference collection 93 H horizons and a mix of investments. Committees Heritage Report 74 Library Council of NSW, standing committees 84 Human Resources 61 Representation on key external 91 Equal Employment Opportunity 60 TCorp determines what is regarded as a 'reasonably possible change' in the unit price for each of its State Library 89 Occupational Health and Safety 62 facilities, using historically based volatility information. The Torp Hour-Glass investment facilities are Communications framework 46 Overseas travel by staff 78 Community learning programs 12, 49 Recognition of achievement 62 designated at fair value through profit or loss and, therefore, any change in unit price impacts directly on Consultants, use of 76 Remuneration 61 profit. Contact information and acknowledgments opposite page 1 Senior Executive Service 61 Country Libraries Fund 107 Staff learning and growth 59 Staff wellbeing 62 22. After balance date adjustments D Deposits and donations 94 I The Library has not identified any event or transaction that is sufficiently material to require adjustment or Digitisation 65 Income, also see Accounting disclosure in the financial report. and imaging 16, 37 Income statement 127 Committee 89 Information available 118 Disability Action Plan 34 Independent Auditor’s Report 124 Discover Collections 65 Industrial relations 63 Sponsors and partners 65 Investment performance 76 Drug info @ your library 45 K Key achievements 32 End of audited financial statements Key performance indicators 33
Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 156 incorporating the State Library of New South Wales and State Library of New South Wales Foundation Library Council of NSW 2010–11 Annual Report 157 L S Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC) 44 Staff Advisory Board 85 also see Human Resources Hot Topics 118 Conference papers 116 Letter of Submission 24 Presentations 36, 116 Library Council of NSW Publications 116 Members 81 Members 108 President’s message 26 Staff Recognition Program 62 Standing committees 84 Committee 90 Library Regulation 2010 86 State Librarian and Chief Executive Library Shop 64 Message 29 Performance statement 87 M State Library of NSW Foundation 68, 110 Maintenance and capital projects 73 Board 85 Mashup at the Mitchell 51 Benefactors 65, 110 Media, including partnerships 46, 51 Classes of membership 110 Merchandise 64 Custodians 113 Multicultural collection 43 Donations 94 Multicultural Policies and Services Program 42 Major purchases 99 The Library Circle 114 N Trust Deed 68 National and State Libraries Australasia Trustees 85 Representation on committees 92 Strategic framework 32 NSW public library network 40 Client-focused library 34 Community learning programs 49 Employer of choice 59 Public Libraries Consultative Committee 43 Goal and results summary 33 Public Library Network Research Program 41 Key achievements 32 Specialised information services 44 Mission and values 24 NSW.net 42 Priorities 24, 33 Revenue growth 64 O Strategy map 2009 to 2013 32 Occupational Health and Safety 62 Sustainability 72 Committee 89 Vision 24 Opening hours opposite page 1 Sustainability Policy for NSW Government 72 Organisational structure 88 Greening the Library Committee 89 Overseas travel by staff 78 Waste recycling and purchasing plan 72 P T Partnerships 51, 65 TAL & Dai-ichi Life collection 2, 68 Payment of accounts 77 Technology Privacy management plan 122 Digitisation Strategy 37, 80 Public libraries Electronic service delivery 35 also see NSW public library network Steering Committee 90 Country Libraries Fund 107 Sustainable technologies strategy 37, 80 Development Grants Program 107 Total asset management (TAM) 73 Funding strategy 104 Local government voted expenditure 105 V Professional development program 41 Values 24 Publications 116 Vision 24 Volunteers 56, 109 R Council, Volunteer and Staff 90 Receivables 144 Regional outreach 55 W Revenue sources 75 Waste recycling and purchasing plan 72 also see Accounting Growth 64 Right to Information 121 Risk management 77
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