APPROVED IDP DOC 2011-16.BA PHALABORWA.pdf

Activity Phalaborwa Leboneng Rixile Gravelotte Mashishimal
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Circulated
items
Tourist
community
information
Reference /
reader
guidance
Internal
users
New
information
resources
Service
income
Selwane Total
101068 20978 5453 1250 4312 2461 135522
15768 16725 3934 135 216 189 36967
30832 20323 5745 221 6894 546 64561
46320 63597 41491 841 1941 11041 165231
4259 2055 1912 1081 1761 1934 13002
R54 968 R15
889.50
Key issues with regard to libraries:
R11
385,50
R345,00 R250,00 R18,00 R82
856,00
Libraries need to be within walking distance to ensure that increased access to library services;
Improved library services through IT infrastructure to enhance the objective of bridging the digital
divide;
Lack of resources makes it a challenge to maintain and upgrade current service levels and
infrastructure;
There is a need to ensure public participation in community library service delivery through
sustainable library and information service committee;
Lack of libraries and/or information centres makes it difficult for people to access government services
and information that they are entitled to;
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