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Libraries management
Unique IDAY-0036Description*** This activity applies to the City of Sydney only ***
Management of the City Library and all the associated responsibilities including purchase of books, lending services, newspaper reading room.
As early as October 1875, Council was considering the offer of the Town Clerk to purchase reference books for the "Town Hall Library" that would be useful for the Aldermen and the Officers of the Corporation, and the Public generally".[CRS 22/17].
The Library has been managed at different times as an independent department (1909-1929 and 1960-1971), and as part of an administrative department within the Council.CreationResolution of Council, 28 Sep 1909.
Council agreed to accept responsibility for the Lending Branch of the [State Library of NSW].
Management of the City Library and all the associated responsibilities including purchase of books, lending services, newspaper reading room.
As early as October 1875, Council was considering the offer of the Town Clerk to purchase reference books for the "Town Hall Library" that would be useful for the Aldermen and the Officers of the Corporation, and the Public generally".[CRS 22/17].
The Library has been managed at different times as an independent department (1909-1929 and 1960-1971), and as part of an administrative department within the Council.CreationResolution of Council, 28 Sep 1909.
Council agreed to accept responsibility for the Lending Branch of the [State Library of NSW].
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Start date28th September 1909End date28th September 1909Relationship legacy dataRELATED TO: Community services and facilities FN-0013 (28/09/1909)
Identification
Legacy dataRegistered by: Mark Stevens
Registered date: 15/08/1996
Amendments: Mark Stevens, 29 Sep 1997
Mark Stevens, 8 May 2001
Last amendment date: 08/05/2001
Updated Date: 14/03/2006
Updated User: mstevensSource system ID36
Registered date: 15/08/1996
Amendments: Mark Stevens, 29 Sep 1997
Mark Stevens, 8 May 2001
Last amendment date: 08/05/2001
Updated Date: 14/03/2006
Updated User: mstevensSource system ID36
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Libraries management [AY-0036]. City of Sydney Recollect - UAT, accessed 04 Aug 2025, https://cosauat.recollect.net.au/nodes/view/62786