The Mission of Cairns Libraries.
The Mission of Cairns Libraries is to build and enrich community capacity through professional knowledge and information management, the provision of access to global information and resources in all formats for the Region, in a manner that promotes and supports quality lifestyle, leisure choices, cultural opportunities and lifelong learning.
Governance
Cairns Libraries is a Business Unit of Cairns Regional Council and thus is governed by the Local Laws and Policies of that Council. Cairns Regional Council was formed on 15th April 2008 by the merger of the Cairns City and Douglas Shire Councils. Local Laws and Policies of the two former Councils are currently under review and a new set of Local Laws and Policies for the whole area of the Cairns Regional council are progressively being adopted by the new Council. Until revised Local Laws and Policies are formally adopted Local Laws and Policies of the former Councils remain in force for their former areas.
Local Laws and Policies (combined area)
- Cairns Libraries Collection Development Policy (General Policy No: 1:06:11)
Cairns Libraries' Collection Development Policy aims to present the goals and guidelines for the development of Cairns Libraries' collection to the general public, Councillors and Council staff.
- Cairns Libraries CCTV System Operational Guidelines (General Policy No: 1:06:04)
This policy is intended to guide the operation of Cairns Libraries CCTV (closed circuit television) system.
- Cairns Libraries Internet Policy (General Policy No: 1:06:12)
The intent of this policy is to ensure that use of Public Internet computers at Cairns Libraries is consistent with the Library’s policies and all national and State laws.
Local Laws and Policies (former Cairns City Council area)
- Cairns City Council Local Law No 17 - Libraries
- Cairns City Council Local Law Policy No 1 - Libraries
Local Laws and Policies (former Douglas Shire Council area)