Riverina Regional Library

Regional Library Service Review

Riverina Regional Library is one of Australia’s largest regional library alliances, supporting 11 member councils, 21 branches, a modern mobile library and communities across a substantial geographic area. Following organisational change, the members needed an independent view of value for money, operational effectiveness and the service model required for the next phase.

RHCS reviewed governance, financial performance, service operations, logistics, collections, technology and the experience of member councils and branch staff. The review confirmed the continuing value of the alliance while identifying how it could operate as a more collaborative professional-support partner.

Requirements

  • Test governance, accountability and the regional agreement against future needs.
  • Review financial performance, funding arrangements and value for money.
  • Examine operations, logistics, collections, technology, mobile services and branch support.
  • Benchmark performance and consider demographic and sector change.
  • Consult member councils and branch teams across the network.
  • Provide practical, prioritised recommendations for a sustainable future model.

Outcomes

  • Independent confirmation of the alliance’s strategic value and shared-service efficiencies.
  • A future direction centred on collaborative professional support and stronger member relationships.
  • Recommendations for an updated Deed, service-level agreements, outcome measures and clearer reporting.
  • Practical improvements to funding, logistics, collection management, marketing and workforce capability.
  • A sequenced roadmap for long-term financial planning, service improvement and governance renewal.
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