85. New service concept The Library as the Third Place New services such as the Film Archive 24/7 access Self service and automation Increased access to the collection of 1m items More public space from 30% to 70% of the building Central Library and City Library 1 integrated Archive Integrated collections
90. Core Partnership Greater Manchester County Record Office Manchester Archives & Local Studies Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre & Education Trust Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society Manchester Registration Service North West Film Archive British Film Institute Mediatheque
91. Vision for Archive Partnership Archive + service concept Regional centre of excellence for archives & family history The destination for heritage tourists, telling the stories of Manchester’s history and communities Exciting and unique partnership, combining complementary collections and services One-stop shop for family history North West partner for The National Archives and British Film Institute
92. New ways of working – automation and customer self service Issue Return Security Book sorting Automated storage Automated stack retrieval Self serve reservations (only shelving in public areas remains non automated)
100. Largest cataloguing project in UK 1 million retrospective items Manchester’s rich literary heritage Electronic delivery of records from British Library and other sources Improved access to collections for customers Leading to National Designation Status
101. Phase 4 – coming soon! 4 more new libraries under discussion with 2 retail developers, a Housing Association, and the PCT Potential for more joint college public libraries Refurbishment of remaining estate
102. Any questions? Further information: Councillor Mike Amesbury Cllr.m.amesbury@manchester.gov.uk Nicky Parker n.parker@manchester.gov.uk