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Research Projects

Research Projects

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.

COVID-19 research projects

Research into changes in NSW public library services due to the global pandemic.

Library staff standing in library post-COVID-19

Using behavioural insights to improve public library services

A jointly scoped project to optimise membership, visitation and satisfaction of selected NSW libraries. 

Interior of Warilla Library

First language reading and the role of public libraries

This research consisted of interviews with library users from a range of different language backgrounds. 

A number of people sitting in a library space reading

Embracing cultural identity in public libraries

A pilot project with the Punjabi Indian community in Wagga Wagga.

Two women and a man looking at books on shelves in a library