ABOUT SHORELINK
The Shorelink Library Network was established in 1983 and the current member councils (Lane Cove, Mosman and North Sydney) signed a new Deed of Agreement in December 2017, acknowledging that cooperation delivers both economic benefits and quality Library services to their communities.
A cooperative model enables the Shorelink libraries to realise significant cost savings and share expertise to deliver superior customer experiences. In recent years shared services have expanded to include the telecommunications infrastructure (including Internet and Wi-Fi), a daily courier service and subscriptions to downloadable digital resources.
All the Shorelink libraries perform above state-wide standards, partly because Shorelink has fostered benchmarking and the sharing of ideas and cooperation.. Shorelink is renowned for innovation and excellence in the provision of library information technology and is recognized as an outstanding example of local government co-operation.
POLICIES
Shorelink Annual Report
Shorelink Strategic Plan
Shorelink Policy Manual
The Lane Cove Library system has the highest borrowing rates per capita in New South Wales. It consists of a large central library in the Lane Cove village, a modern technology-focused library at St. Leonards and a smaller library at Greenwich. Lane Cove Library also provides services to The Yarn, Hunters Hill. Lane Cove Library's extensive collection features a significant Local Studies collection and a comprehensive World War 1 and 11 collection.
The Library Service offers a wide range of programs including Baby Bounce, Storytime, school holiday programs, English conversation classes, author and public talks, technology workshops, and local/family history events. The Library organizes the biennial Lane Cove Literary Awards, which is a significant national writing competition.
Mosman Library
The Barry O’Keefe Library (Mosman Library Service) is a vibrant library with beautiful artworks hung throughout the space and located behind the picturesque Allan Border Oval.
It is known for its varied programmes for all ages and interests ranging from summer reading challenges for children and teens, thriving babytime and storytime programmes, school holidays activities to author talks and technology sessions as well as its interesting collections including the latest books and e-resources and extensive local studies collection in The Mosman Room.
Stanton Library is located in the heart of vibrant North Sydney – a major hub for residents, workers, students, and visitors.
The Library is a dynamic and exciting public space spanning over 4 levels that includes the North Sydney Heritage Centre, comfortable spaces for reading and study, relaxing garden courtyards and a Cafe.
The Library is renowned for its signature author series ‘Writers @ Stanton’ and provides a welcoming and inclusive library service for our community that inspires and supports wellbeing, lifelong learning, a love of reading, community connectedness and creative thinking.
