Which authorities are responsible for the library services? List the services libraries may provide and explain who pays for them.
In two-tier structure, the county councils are responsible for the library services, while in unitary structure, the unitary authorities are responsible for them.
Libraries services include:
1.Borrowing books, movies and music
2.The libraries stock the latest issues of a wide range of popular magazines and newspapers for reference use only, and library also provides online subscription to NewsUK, which is an online service developed to provide national and regional news, combining the most popular British newspaper titles in one database, for example, Stratford Library has such service.
3.Home Reader Service: this is a special home delivery service for residents of the borough who are unable or have difficulty visiting a static library due to age, illness or disability.
4.The libraries provide services for people with disabilities. For example, Stratford libraries have level access or a ramp from the street, lifts to the upper floors. Majority of the buildings have disabled access toilets.
5.Some libraries provide 'a card' to a range of services in the borough. For example, all the Newham libraries provide a ConnectsCard, which make a quick and easy visit to The Gate – the library and Local Service Centre in Forest Gate. In addition, the card can be used as Oyster Card for bus, train and tube fares as the libraries have hooked-up with Transport for London.
6.Multicultural library services. Libraries in Newham stock a wide range of books, DVDs, CDs and other items in a variety of community languages, as well as holding frequent outreach and community events.
7.Fees and charges: the libraries will charge for overdue items a small amount of fees. Borrowers can renew their items online.
Libraries fundings are from local council.
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