The document outlines several changes being implemented at Marrickville Library and across the Inner West Council library system. Key changes include implementing a new library management system, RFID tagging the collection, restructuring staff and operations, introducing new technologies like self-checkers and smart shelving, harmonizing collections and resources, and renovating the Marrickville library building. The changes are intended to modernize operations and provide an improved experience for library users and staff.

1. Changes:
Marrickville Library

2. New LMS
• Essential for the “Inner West”
• Request for quotation (2018)
• RFID tag – RFQ (Nov 2018)
• Preferred supplier identified
• Set-up (Dec 2018-Apr 2019)
• RFID tagging project (Feb 2019)
• Staff training (Feb 2019)
• Go live (Mar 2019)

3. Collection changes
• Harmonization of collections (IW)
• Harmonization of eResources (IW)
• End-processing specifications (IW)
• Cataloguing specifications (IW)
• Business Review: acquisitions (IW)
• Planning for new resources 20,000
• Delivery & processing of items
• Delivery of robotic collection

4. Technology changes
• Self-checkers
• Smart Shelving units @ 4 locations
• iPhones
• TouchPoint
• Programming outlook calendar
• Staff to be logged in as themselves
for LMS & Touch Point usage

5. Staffing restructure
• Amalgamation (May 2016)
• Group Manager appointed
• Managers appointed (Jun 17)
• Branch Librarians/ Coordinators (Oct 17)
• Finish restructure (Dec 19)
• De-centralisation of staff
• Rotation

6. Operational changes
• Opening hour changes
• EFTPOS / Marrickville cashless
• Shift supervisors' role
• Centralization of tasks
• generic email address (Bal)
• voicemails (ETC)
• One Council & Library website

7. Specific Marrickville
• 3,600m² multi-level floor
• 1,200m² outdoor space/s
• 6 x bookable study rooms
• Operational
lifts, AV carpark, AC, café
• Cashless

8. Specific to Marrickville
• Roving
• 2,122 new members in 4 weeks
• 2,000 avg library visits per day
• Robotic collection launched (x 70)
• Art collection (3,500 items) given
new life

9. Staff
• Change fatigue
• Communicate
• Support
• Enable
• Celebrate the achievements
• Encourage FUN!