The member councils of the Richmond Tweed Regional Library service have recently established a new Deed of Agreement to uphold the provision of public library services throughout the Lismore, Tweed, Ballina, and Byron local government areas by leveraging a regional library model.
This new Deed of Agreement guarantees that the four member councils will maintain their collaboration to provide exceptional quality public library services to their respective communities while benefiting from the flexibility and expanded access to resources and services that the regional library model facilitates.
Richmond Tweed Regional Library Committee Chair, Councillor Darlene Cook, expressed her satisfaction with the adoption of the new Deed, stating, “The new Deed being adopted is a clear sign that the member councils are dedicated to collaborating and maintaining a thriving library service. Our partnership across the region generates greater services and benefits to wider regional communities.”
Mayor Sharon Cadwallader of Ballina Shire Council also commended the initiative, emphasising the evolving role of libraries in today’s society, “libraries are not just about borrowing books and movies, they have evolved over time to become important social hubs for our diverse communities.”
“From baby bounce sessions, computer access, school holiday, and senior’s programs, and much more. It’s a win-win situation with Councils working together to share collections and resources so that our libraries can deliver even more,” added Mayor Cadwallader.
The new Deed of Agreement will be effective from July this year until 2027, solidifying the commitment of the member councils to enhance library services and ensure their accessibility to all residents.
