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Surrey Public Library
2017-2021 FINANCIAL PLAN
The Library provides
downloadable e-books, audio
books, and a selection of
online databases to Surrey
residents of all ages.
Partnerships with local
community agencies help to
extend literacy programs
beyond the Library’s walls.
The department’s budgetary divisions include:
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Administrative Services manages the
physical spaces, as well as the finance,
human resources and information
technology functions of the Library
system, ensuring day-to-day service
requirements are met. This division also
manages the Library’s image and raises
awareness and funds to support and
enhance its community services.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Public Services manages the borrowing
and information services offered through
our nine locations and plans, promotes
and delivers a wide variety of programs.
This division also acquires and manages
the print and electronic collections that
suit the needs of our diverse community.
2016 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Celebrated City Centre Library’s 5
th
anniversary – offering an opportunity
for families to engage and connect;
Improved services for people with
visual and perceptual disabilities by
promoting access to Centre for
Equitable Library Access (“CELA”); and
Supported social and economic
integration of newcomers through
active participation in Local
Immigration Partnership, e.g. hosted
Human Library and provided library
cards and tours to refugees and
newcomers.
Strengthened relationship with the
Surrey Pre-trial Centre to provide books
and resources to inmates; and
Promoted and supported growth of
‘Little Free Libraries’ to improve a
sense of community well-being in local
neighbourhoods.
City Centre Library
INCLUSION
PUBLIC SAFETY
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