Resources

Reports, Research and other Useful Resources

Public Libraries Victoria collects a range of information to help us to benchmark, innovate, advocate and deliver the best possible library services to our communities. Our libraries, along with peak bodies like the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and National and State Libraries Australasia (NSLA), collate and submit reports, statistics and papers to help us learn and grow. These documents are not only invaluable for library teams across the state; they also help policymakers, funding bodies and the wider community to better understand the value and impact of library operations in Victoria. Together, we can plan for the libraries of the future.

PLV Strategic Plan

Public Libraries Victoria Strategic Plan 2023-27

PLV State Budget Submissions

Backing the libraries as community hubs that support Victorians: 2025/26 Pre-Budget Submission
Delivering Modern Libraries for a Growing Victoria – Victorian Budget Submission 2024/2025

Reports, Indicators, and Surveys

Major reports

• Libraries After Dark: Final report and recommendations for the future (Feb 2024)
• Inside our Public Libraries: Findings of the Victorian Public Library Survey and Victorian Public Library Census (2022)

PLV annual reports

• PLV Annual Report 2023-24
• PLV Annual Report 2022-23
• PLV Annual Report 2021-22
• PLV Annual Report 2020-21

Annual Surveys & Indicators

2023-2024 Reports

• 01. 2023-24 PLV Statistical Survey – Summary Report
• 02. 2023-24 PLV Library Programs – Summary Report
• 03. 2023-24 PLV eResource Use – Summary Report (internal use only)
• 04. 2021-22 to 2023-24 PLV Library Statistics – Benchmarking Report
• 05. 2023-24 PLV Statistical Survey – Presentation to PLV
• 06. 2023-24 PLV Statistical Survey – Data Collection Template
• 07. 2023-24 PLV Annual Statistical Survey – Final Datasets 2021-22 to 2023-24
• 08. 2023-24 PLV Statistical Survey – Program Data

Earlier Reports, Presentations, Surveys and other Resources

Reports are available from 2010-2023

Libraries for Health and Wellbeing

Libraries for Health and Wellbeing: A Strategic framework for Victorian public libraries towards 2024 (web ready version)

The Health and Wellbeing Benefits of Public Libraries Across Victoria

Submissions to State and Federal Government

• Public Libraries Victoria Submission to the National Cultural Policy Aug 2022
• Public Libraries Victoria Submission to Victoria’s 30 Year Infrastructure Strategy_Feb 2021

Consultants

List of Consultants  who have worked with libraries on various projects.

Papers, Presentations, and Other Resources

Research Reports

• Social Infrastructure in Melbourne’s Growth Areas: Background paper to recommendation 73 of Victoria’s infrastructure strategy: Fund libraries and aquatic centres in growth areas

Scholarship & Awards (including Ramsay & Reid scholarships)

The State Library of Victoria administers a number of research programs, reflecting its place as a hub for intellectual inquiry and discourse. We award scholarships to promote high standards and leadership in the public library sector. For more information see the SLV website.

Inclusive Work Experience Toolkit  developed as part of the “Our library, our program: a job ready initiative” project/ Whitehorse Manningham Libraries (2020 Pierre Gorman Award)

Policies, Statements and Guidelines

PLV

• PLV Information Privacy Policy 2023

ALIA