The State Library's Public Library Services team provides specialist advice and support to all local councils providing public library services to the people of NSW.
The Strategic Network Committee advises on public library collaborative activities, monitors emerging trends and supports research projects to develop and review the NSW public library network.
The State Library works with NSW public libraries on a program that supports the promotion, planning and development of research relevant to the library sector.
The State Library has developed publications and guidelines to assist libraries and councils with planning in a range of scenarios, including future and disaster planning.
