Resources
The following resources may be downloaded and used by anyone but are not for sale or commercial redistribution. These documents may be used or modified for use, by any person or organisation, on the proviso that any ideas on improving them are shared. Please submit document improvements/modifications to documents@rhcs.com.au
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Project Development Template (download available in MS Word)
This step-by-step template is useful when developing a project brief and even has a section to help you determine whether or not you require a consultant. The template is based on PRINCE project planning principals
Library Marketing Plan Example (download available in PDF)
Library Marketing Plan Example (download available in MS Word)
This marketing plan example would be useful for any library of not-for-profit organisation looking at developing a marketing plan. The Library Service named in the plan is fictitious.
Marketing Plan Guide for Libraries (download available in PDF)
The marketing plan guide steps you through the basics of developing a marketing plan. While the guide was primarily developed for libraries it would also be of value to any not-for-profit organisation considering the development of a marketing plan.
Collection Profile Template (Standard Library) (download available in MS Word)
Collection Profile Template (Special Library) (download available in MS Word)
This is a useful template for libraries considering or reviewing their collection profiling or collection development policy. Two versions are available for download - a standard collection profile template and one for specialized libraries
Useful Web Resources
Australian Libraries Gateway - Search for a library anywhere in Australia.
Australian Library Standards & Guidelines
Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
Living Learning Libraries - Standards and Guidelines for NSW Public Libraries
Queensland public library guidelines and standards
Restructuring of Library Services:
Library Building Projects
Building benchmarking spreadsheet (MS Excel):
People places: A guide for public library buildings in New South Wales (2nd edition)
Other useful web resources
Exploratree is a free web resource where you can access a library of ready-made interactive thinking guides, print them, edit them or make your own. You can share them and work on them in groups too.
